A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Photographed for Sean Murphy, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 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.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.