A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Young man phtotograhed for Hotspur in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Mr Jim Bud Clancy, photographed in 1970, well known cornetist. Bud and his orchestra were the resident band at Cruise's Hotel for a number of years.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
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.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.