A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Passport photo of Jerry Ryan takin in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Killaloe in 1971
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Feile Luimni, Drama Opening, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 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.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Ronnie Long, 1976
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Shannon V Bohemians at Thomond Park, Munster Cup Semi-Final
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.