A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) in 1971.
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Insurance Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.