A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 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.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 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.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 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.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Telephonists in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.