A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
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.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
John Wright, 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Kevin Wallace of the Gabrielle Wallace School of Speech and Drama in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road 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.
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.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Falls of Doonass 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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
