A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
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.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
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.
Ronnie Long, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 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.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Limerick Adult Education press conference at Shannonside Offices, Limerick in 1970
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Brian Hannon, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kevin Wallace of the Gabrielle Wallace School of Speech and Drama in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
