A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
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.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
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
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
American Visitors at Trelawn Guest House, Ennis Road (for Dick Naughton) 1970
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Limerick Young Students 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Christian Tierney, 1st English Feile Luimni, 1976
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Spanish Point, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Society of Dairy Technology, lecture at Cruise's Hotel in 1970
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park 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.
