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.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado 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.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Eric Houlihan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Marie Ann Storan in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton)
Lecture on dairy technology at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
