A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Photographed for Sean Murphy, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 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.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel 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.
Gerry Saunders, 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy 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.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
John Wright, 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
