A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Jim Condum
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Taidy Coughlan
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Jim Condum
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Medal and trophy winners representing Janesboro at the Mini-Olympics
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
McCarthy's Furniture
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Geraldine Costello photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Quigley's Bar for sale
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Marie Crawford Limerick Leader staff
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel