A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
John Wright, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well 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.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Seamus O Cinneide, Limerick Leader, Journalist - Slighagh at the Crescent Hall, 1975
