A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Door porters press conference at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
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.
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
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.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Garryspillane team victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field 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.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 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.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, 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.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
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.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Limerick Leader, 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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971