A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Spanish Point, 1971
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Killaloe in 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute 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.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
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.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.