A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 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.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road 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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Eamon Madden of St. Brendan's G.A.A., photographed in 1970.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.