A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Newly appointed table tennis players at, St. Michael's Hall?, in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 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.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
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.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.