A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Trade show at Jury's Hotel (non-alcoholic wine), May 1976
Thomas O'Brien, cyclist with Limerick Road Club, May 1976
Eddie Franklin Mens and Boyswear, 52, Upper William Street, May 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Mrs Fanny Condell, presentation for charity, May 1976
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Teresa Mulqueen, Newcastlewest, Lady from Desmond, Patrickswell, May 1976
Presentation of prizes for Southill Community Week, May 1976
Marie Bridgeman, May 1976
Presentation at bonded warehouse, C.I.E., Carey's Road, May 1976
Guinness golf outing at Limerick Golf Club with winner, Joe Mallon, May 1976
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.
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.
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick Lawn Tennis Club squash winners, 1976
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Rory O'Loughlin, Irish dancer, in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Passport photo of Jerry Ryan takin in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel 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.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, 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.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
