A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Mrs Heyslop 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
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.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 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.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, 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.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Boher team that lost to Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mary O'Loughlin (Limerick Leader) Passport
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.