A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Telephonists in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
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.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Villiers School grounds in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road 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.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Mrs Heyslop 1971
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
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
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970