A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John Wright, 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Noreen Charles and Teresa Coleman, Irish Cookery Competition, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Michael Walsh for D Naughton 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Shot from inside Triumph Spitfire through windscreen taken in 1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.