A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Engineers' dinner dance at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field 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.
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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
John Wright, 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.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare, (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 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.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976