A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Noel Flanagan photographed in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Ann O'Mahony 1971
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 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.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School 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.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 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.
Brendan McNamara, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,