A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Anne Larkin, of Brookville Ave., Clareview and Salesian Convent in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Press Conference at Shannonside regarding the staging of Mikado in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
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.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Youth leadership course organizers at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.