A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 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.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lecture on dairy technology at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street 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.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Ann O'Mahony 1971
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
