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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse 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.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Opening of Hibernian Insurance at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Action shot of high jumper during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
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.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel 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.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Michael C. McCann, Producer, and Amy Kong Chia Mouh (Mrs. O'Grady), Asst. Producer of Mikado in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
