A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.