A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Sean Moore, 1976
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 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.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
A.G.M. Assurance Managers at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Eamon Madden of St. Brendan's G.A.A., photographed in 1970.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Enda Grimes, Salesian Convent, in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.