A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
View through windscreen ofTriumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel 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.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Bishop of Limerick, Jeremiah Newman, with confirmation twins at St Munchin's Church, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,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.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Sean O'Dowd, entertainer (for P Tobin) 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
