A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
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
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Enda Grimes, Salesian Convent, in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
John Wright, 1971
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
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.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
