A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
County Library Presentation of Picture 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.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
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.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Marie, Champion, Irish Dancer, in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Tony McNamara photographed for soccer page, 1970
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.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds 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.
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.