A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Tony Murphy Soccer Page 1970
Leo Fitzgerald, soccer star, 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel 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.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Harry Howes,1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Presentation to St. John's boxers by Galligan's Menswear, Crescent Shopping Centre, May 1976
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 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
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 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.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
