A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field 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.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Sean O'Dowd, entertainer (for P Tobin) 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Paddy Duggan 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club 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.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.