A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field 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.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, 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.
Mr Spencer of the Knights of Malta, 1970.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre Feature
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Michael Walsh for D Naughton 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.
Limerick in 1971
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.