A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Noel Smith in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup 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.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Insurance Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Jim Collins with his accordion (photographed at the Limerick Leader Office for Seamus Kennedy) in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Relay race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Sheep at Killaloe
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers 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.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
