A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Cement Retirement Seminar in Ardhu Ryan Hotel, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre Feature
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,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
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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.
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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Pat Dooley, 1976
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.