A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 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.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
ICMSA protest in Limerick in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne 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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
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.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
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.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Clancy's window display
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature 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.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.