A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Presentation at County Library 1970
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
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.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
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.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Model School Prize Winners in 1971 (photographed in the Limerick Leader Office).
Reception Room in the Limerick Inn 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
American Visitors at Trelawn Guest House, Ennis Road (for Dick Naughton) 1970