A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup 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.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Brendan McNamara, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 1976
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 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.
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.