A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Ladies pictured at the Parkway
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Garryspillane team victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Eugene O'Brien winner of Minor Boys All Ireland Irish Dancing Competition in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
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.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
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.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Frederick Hardacker, gymnastics prize winner, 1976
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
