A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Killaloe in 1971
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, 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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well 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.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery 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.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
