A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
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 at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Sean Moore, 1976
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick Young Students 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.