A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Mr Jim Bud Clancy, photographed in 1970, well known cornetist. Bud and his orchestra were the resident band at Cruise's Hotel for a number of years.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens 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.
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
John Wright, 1971
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.