A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Spanish Point, 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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
A.G.M. Assurance Managers at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
David, Noel and Gr�inne O'Connell of Limerick School of Music in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Quarry Players press conference
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Spanish Point, 1971
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Portrait of three men at press conference at Shannonside in relation to agricultural convention at Parkway Hotel taken on 5-25-1970.
Presentation at Telefusion shop 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.
Killaloe in 1971
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.