A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Limerick Anglers Association at the Savoy 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Christian Tierney, 1st English Feile Luimni, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, 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.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
