A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
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
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 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.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bridget Ryan, Scoil Mhathatair Di, 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
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.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
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.
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen in 1971.
