A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Jack Bourke with award,1971
A view of Pennington's Chemist, 34, O'Connell Street (on the corner with Roches Street) in 1971. Also in the shot are R. Casey's premises and D. Hayes Fish Stores on Roches Street and Gas Luimn�, The Dublin Shoe Co. and Woolworth on O'Connell Street.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary'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.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Newly appointed table tennis players at, St. Michael's Hall?, in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
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.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising 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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons 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.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.