A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
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 versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
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.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Quarry Players press conference
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
