A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen in 1971.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
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.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
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.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Prize winners from Adare Convent School 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.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.