A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
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.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
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.
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
Portrait of a young man taken for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
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.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 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.
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
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Near 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.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 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.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds 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.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.