A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Noel Flanagan photographed in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall 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.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 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.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,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.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick hurling team photo taken before match against Clare played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Three happy ladies pictured at theParkway
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, 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.
