A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire exercise with audience. terracedhouses in background.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Sean Moore, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
