A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 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.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
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.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy 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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick Adult Education press conference at Shannonside Offices, Limerick in 1970
A view of Pennington's Chemist, 34, O'Connell Street (on the corner with Roches Street) in 1971. Also in the shot are R. Casey's premises and D. Hayes Fish Stores on Roches Street and Gas Luimn�, The Dublin Shoe Co. and Woolworth on O'Connell Street.
John Wright, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Kevin Wallace of the Gabrielle Wallace School of Speech and Drama in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Telephonists n 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
