A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Portrait of three men at press conference at Shannonside in relation to agricultural convention at Parkway Hotel taken on 5-25-1970.
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.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
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.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976