A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office 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.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 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.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall 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.
Lecture on dairy technology at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971