A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Garryspillane victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Jack Bourke with award,1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
