A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng 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.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Engineers' dinner dance at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
