A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
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.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
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.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
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.
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.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
