A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, 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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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 with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Portrait of three men at press conference at Shannonside in relation to agricultural convention at Parkway Hotel taken on 5-25-1970.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery 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.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory 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.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
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.
