A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 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.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Enda Grimes, Salesian Convent, in 1971.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Model School Prize Winners in 1971 (photographed in the Limerick Leader Office).
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, 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.
