A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Pupil of Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature 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.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory 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.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick illaloe in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Young man phtotograhed for Hotspur in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.