A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Villiers School in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ger Younger, Soccer Star, 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.
John Wright, 1971
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, 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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971