A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Brendan McNamara, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Exhibition of food machines at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 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
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Rake n Ramblers for adverstising 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Newly appointed table tennis players at, St. Michael's Hall?, in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
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 v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Killaloe in 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse 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.
ICMSA protest entering Limerick City along Dublin Road in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup 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.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.