A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Killaloe in 1971
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Presentation to St. John's boxers by Galligan's Menswear, Crescent Shopping Centre, May 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Ladies pictured at the Parkway
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest 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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral 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.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Seamus O Cinneide, Limerick Leader, Journalist - Slighagh at the Crescent Hall, 1975
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.