A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Geraldine Costello and baby outside Desmond Arms, May 1976
John Lee and Pat Joyce, Irish champion boxers, of St. John's Boxing Club, with their fathers, May 1976
Mr. David Sammon, Newcastlewest, with festival pig, May 1976
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Mr Tom Lyons, passport, May 1976
Ann O'Brien, Secretary of Charleville R.F.C., May 1976
Foynes Yacht Club, open day, May 1976
Eddie Franklin Mens and Boyswear, 52, Upper William Street, May 1976
Presentation at bonded warehouse, C.I.E., Carey's Road, May 1976
Trade show at Jury's Hotel (non-alcoholic wine), May 1976
Joseph Quille, May 1976
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
Mary Griffith from Waterford and Valerie Kelly from Limerick at the Limerick Junction Races.
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Helen Toomey Strandville Gardens O'Callaghan Strand Limerick.
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
A sea of racegoers at the Limerick Junction Races.
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Limerick Lawn Tennis Club squash winners, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Rory O'Loughlin, Irish dancer, in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
A.G.M. Assurance Managers at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
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.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Tom Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 1976
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
John Wright, 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
