A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery 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.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Gerry Saunders, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 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.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Surfing at Lahinch 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.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.