A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Spanish Point, 1971
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall 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 in 1971
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, 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.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Killaloe in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Press Conference at Shannonside regarding the staging of Mikado in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Presentation at Telefusion shop in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Dooley, 1976
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
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.