A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick versus Waterford at Gaelic Grounds, April 1976
Mr Brian Moroney, golfer, April 1976
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
NIHE student demonstration in O'Connell Street, May 1976. The protest was about gaining proper National Council for Educational Awards accreditation for NIHE.
William Leahy, Feile Luimni prize winner, April 1976
Garryowen v Highfield at Thomond Park in the Junior Cup final, April 1976
Tree planting ceremony in Newcastlewest by Chamber of Commerce April 1976
Presentation to Brendan Foley by St. Mary's R.F.C. in Limerick Leader Office, April 1976
Irish marathon on the Dock Road, Limerick, April 1976
Opening of Collins Factory at Kilkishen by Tom O'Donnell, April 1976
Painting double yellow lines in front of City Hall/Sarsfield House, April 1976
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Foynes Yacht Club, open day, May 1976
Copy negatives for David Hennessy, copy made in May 1976, photograph from a much earlier date.
Eddie Franklin Mens and Boyswear, 52, Upper William Street, May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Dump at Landsdowne Bridge, May 1976
Ann O'Brien, Secretary of Charleville R.F.C., May 1976
Bank of Ireland building, Askeaton, May 1976
Outing (Harp) to brewery in Dundalk, May 1976
St. Munchin's College athletics team that won at North Munster Sports, May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Presentation of prizes at Shannon Arms Hotel, County Civil Defence rescue competition, May 1976
Hospital De La Salle v Crescent Comprehensive County Football Final U18 at Crescent Comprehensive May 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Claire Frost in her first holy communion outfit with her family in Limerick Leader office, May 1976
Outing (Harp) to brewery in Dundalk, May 1976
Con Phelan, May 1976
Crescent Crescent sports day, May 1976
Mrs Fanny Condell, presentation for charity, May 1976
Presentation of prizes for Southill Community Week, May 1976
Abbeyfeale Lady from Desmond and Gay Bachelor at ballroom, May 1976
Villiers Old Folks Home charity walk, The Courthouse, May 1976
Dominican social at Glentworth Hotel, May 1976
Richard Lynch and Peter Nolan, May 1976
Copy of letter (White House Bar), B.P. Moroney, May 1976
Final of the Colleen Bawn competition at Croom/Adare, May 1976
Geraldine Costello and baby outside Desmond Arms, May 1976
Mr. David Sammon, Newcastlewest, with festival pig, May 1976
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Foynes Yacht Club, open day, May 1976
Copy negatives for David Hennessy, copy made in May 1976, photograph from a much earlier date.
The Golden Legend at St. John's Cathedral, R.T.E. Symphony Orchestra and Limerick Choral Union, reception at Glentworth, May 1970
Judo champions at St Clement's Club May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Dump at Landsdowne Bridge, May 1976
Bank of Ireland building, Askeaton, May 1976
Outing (Harp) to brewery in Dundalk, May 1976
Presentation at Elm Motors to salesman who won holiday, May 1976
St. Munchin's College athletics team that won at North Munster Sports, May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Presentation of prizes at Shannon Arms Hotel, County Civil Defence rescue competition, May 1976
Hospital De La Salle v Crescent Comprehensive County Football Final U18 at Crescent Comprehensive May 1976
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Claire Frost in her first holy communion outfit with her family in Limerick Leader office, May 1976
Outing (Harp) to brewery in Dundalk, May 1976
Madsey Boutique fashion show at Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, May 1976
Crescent Crescent sports day, May 1976
Mrs Fanny Condell, presentation for charity, May 1976
Opening of Butler's Supermarket, College Park, Corbally, May 1976
Presentation of prizes for Southill Community Week, May 1976
Abbeyfeale Lady from Desmond and Gay Bachelor at ballroom, May 1976
Villiers Old Folks Home charity walk, The Courthouse, May 1976
Dominican social at Glentworth Hotel, May 1976
Blessing of new boat at St. Michael's Boat Club, May 1976
Copy of letter (White House Bar), B.P. Moroney, May 1976
Final of the Colleen Bawn competition at Croom/Adare, May 1976
Mr. David Sammon, Newcastlewest, with festival pig, May 1976
Draw at Clune's for pocket radio by Mayor Thady Coughlan, May 1976
Pallasgreen G.A.A. field, preparation for first match, May 1976
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Foynes Yacht Club, open day, May 1976
Garda golf outing at Newcastlewest Golf Club, May 1976
Star Discs (McKenna's) Tots to Teens (for advertising), May 1976
Judo champions at St Clement's Club May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Dump at Landsdowne Bridge, May 1976
Outing (Harp) to brewery in Dundalk, May 1976
Presentation at Elm Motors to salesman who won holiday, May 1976
St. Munchin's College athletics team that won at North Munster Sports, May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Presentation of prizes at Shannon Arms Hotel, County Civil Defence rescue competition, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary and blessing and opening of Pallasgreen G.A.A. grounds, May 1976
Hospital De La Salle v Crescent Comprehensive County Football Final U18 at Crescent Comprehensive May 1976
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Claire Frost in her first holy communion outfit with her family in Limerick Leader office, May 1976
Feile na Feile press conference in Abbeyfeale, May 1976
Madsey Boutique fashion show at Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, May 1976
Mrs Fanny Condell, presentation for charity, May 1976
Opening of Butler's Supermarket, College Park, Corbally, May 1976
Presentation of prizes for Southill Community Week, May 1976
Abbeyfeale Lady from Desmond and Gay Bachelor at ballroom, May 1976
Villiers Old Folks Home charity walk, The Courthouse, May 1976
Dominican social at Glentworth Hotel, May 1976
Blessing of new boat at St. Michael's Boat Club, May 1976
Copy of letter (White House Bar), B.P. Moroney, May 1976
Final of the Colleen Bawn competition at Croom/Adare, May 1976
Mr. David Sammon, Newcastlewest, with festival pig, May 1976