A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Janesboro Sporting Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Noel Smith in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
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 v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
