A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
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.
John Wright, 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.
John Wright, 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.