A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Villiers School in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Presentation at Telefusion shop in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man 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.
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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Sheep at Killaloe
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.