A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
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.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.