A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 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.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
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.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Killaloe in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado 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.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Ronnie Long, 1976
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.