A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel 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.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
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).
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare 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.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
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.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clancy's window display .
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
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
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
Telephonists 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.
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.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
