A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 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.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
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.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bishop of Limerick, Jeremiah Newman, with confirmation twins at St Munchin's Church, 1976
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick in 1971
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside 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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.