A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom 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 Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.