A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup 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.
I.M.I. Shannonside announcement of new coursesat Press Conference in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature 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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Press Conference at Shannonside regarding the staging of Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Presentation at Telefusion shop 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.