A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
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.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 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.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre Feature
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Frances Condell at the Social Services Centre lecture on hygiene week in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.