A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
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.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Ann O'Mahony 1971
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Model School Prize Winners in 1971 (photographed in the Limerick Leader Office).
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Clancy's window display .
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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970