A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road 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.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Ronnie Long, 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
ICMSA protest in Limerick in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 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.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
