A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Spanish Point, 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Young woman photographed for Dick Naughton, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, 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.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Telephonists in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
ICMSA protest in Limerick in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.