A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Telephonists in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
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.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
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.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
John Wright, 1971
Portrait of Mr. Brendan Jones A.C.W.A, on his appointment to the Irish Co-operative Agency Society Ltd., Roxboro Rd., taken 29-4-70
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 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.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
P. Reeves in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
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.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 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.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976