A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Nurses of St. John's hospital enjoying their dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Students drama dance rehearsals at the training college
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Mr. Murridhy photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Nurses of St. John's hospital enjoying their dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
Students drama dance rehearsals at the training college
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Medal and trophy winners representing Janesboro at the Mini-Olympics
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Groody river drainage explosion
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Shannon team defated by Richmond in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
The Richmond team that played Shannon in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
The Richmond team that played Shannon in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Shannon team defated by Richmond in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
G.P.O. Presentation at Limerick Leader Office on 28 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
G.P.O. Presentation at Limerick Leader Office on 28 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0
