A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Enda Grimes, Salesian Convent, in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Sheep at Killaloe
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
The Boher team defeated by Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.