A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Spanish Point, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Group shot at the Rosary Hill Convent Youth Group
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Harry Howes,1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.