A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, 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.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Portrait of three men at press conference at Shannonside in relation to agricultural convention at Parkway Hotel taken on 5-25-1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 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.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
