A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Marie, Champion, Irish Dancer, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Killaloe 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
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 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.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.