A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
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.
Telephonists in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Mr Jim Bud Clancy, photographed in 1970, well known cornetist. Bud and his orchestra were the resident band at Cruise's Hotel for a number of years.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Liam Shanahan for Clancys 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.