A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Enda Grimes, Salesian Convent, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Spanish Point, 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Garryspillane victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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 v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
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.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
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
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
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.
