A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
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.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Tony McNamara photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Limerick illaloe in 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sheep at Killaloe
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
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.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
