A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Maurice O'Kelly, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel 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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
