A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London, Sir Peter Studd, enteringthe Town Hall in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Sean O'Dowd, entertainer (for P Tobin) 1970
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Noreen Charles and Teresa Coleman, Irish Cookery Competition, 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Michael Walsh for D Naughton 1971
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Helen Kennedy, 1971
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Paddy Duggan 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.