A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Seamus O Cinneide, Limerick Leader, Journalist - Slighagh at the Crescent Hall, 1975
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
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.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond 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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Mick Doyle (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
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.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
John Wright, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 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
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, 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.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Group shot of six people in uniform, with trophy and flag draped on table. Winners of the Ebbs Memorial Cup at Brigade Headquarters were Limerick's St John's Ambulance Brigade taken at Glentworth Street on Sunday ,10-5-70. From left: Supt. J. O'Gibbons, Phillip Touhy, Gerard Hayes (leader): Kevin McInerney, Liam D'Arcy and J. Kennedy, Cadet Supt.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.