A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Presentation by Switzer Group, Ennis Road, to rugby internationals, May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Foynes Yacht Club, open day, May 1976
South Liberties set dancers, May 1976
Star Discs (McKenna's) Tots to Teens (for advertising), May 1976
Judo champions at St Clement's Club May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
St. Mary's Gymnastics Club, social at Savoy, May 1976
Guinness golf outing at Limerick Golf Club with winner, Joe Mallon, May 1976
Dump at Landsdowne Bridge, May 1976
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Helen Toomey Strandville Gardens O'Callaghan Strand Limerick.
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
A sea of racegoers at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
Mary Griffith from Waterford and Valerie Kelly from Limerick at the Limerick Junction Races.
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Rory O'Loughlin, Irish dancer, in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick Lawn Tennis Club squash winners, 1976
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
John Wright, 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) 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.
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Armchair 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.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 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.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
