A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Brian Hannon, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Shot from inside Triumph Spitfire through windscreen taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel 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.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 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.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
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.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.