A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick and Killaloe 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Des Ryan, Director of Riordan's Travel, photographed in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 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.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Mr Spencer of the Knights of Malta, 1970.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 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.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
