A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
P. Reeves in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Spanish Point, 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens 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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Helen Kennedy, 1971
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971