A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Ladies pictured at the Parkway
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 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.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
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.
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.