A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Ronnie Long, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.