A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
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.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
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.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 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.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
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.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Liam Shanahan for Clancys 1971
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Three men photographed for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist's column in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
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 Wright, 1971
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.