A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park 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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Villiers School in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall 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.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Valerie Brady, first in the All Ireland held at the Mansion House in Dublin in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Rents Pictures, 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.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Three happy ladies pictured at theParkway
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 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.
Bishop of Limerick, Jeremiah Newman, with confirmation twins at St Munchin's Church, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
