A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Dominican social at Glentworth Hotel, May 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Presentation of prizes for Southill Community Week, May 1976
Final of the Colleen Bawn competition at Croom/Adare, May 1976
Opening of Butler's Supermarket, College Park, Corbally, May 1976
Mr. David Sammon, Newcastlewest, with festival pig, May 1976
Brothers of Charity, charity walk at City Courthouse, May 1976
John Lee and Pat Joyce, Irish champion boxers, of St. John's Boxing Club, with their fathers, May 1976
Eddie Franklin Mens and Boyswear, 52, Upper William Street, May 1976
Opening of Croom Colleen Bawn Festival by Donncha � D�laing, May 1976
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Helen Toomey Strandville Gardens O'Callaghan Strand Limerick.
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
A sea of racegoers at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
Mary Griffith from Waterford and Valerie Kelly from Limerick at the Limerick Junction Races.
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Limerick Lawn Tennis Club squash winners, 1976
Rory O'Loughlin, Irish dancer, in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Relay race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
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.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.