A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field 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.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Lecture on dairy technology at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Eugene O'Brien winner of Minor Boys All Ireland Irish Dancing Competition in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Brian Hannon, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Tom Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Janesboro Sporting Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
A.G.M. Assurance Managers at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.