A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, 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.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Tony McNamara photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final 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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Relay race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce 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.
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London, Sir Peter Studd, enteringthe Town Hall in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.