A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Clancy's window display .
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
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.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
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 Gate in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
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.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
