A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Cement Retirement Seminar in Ardhu Ryan Hotel, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Pupil of Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel 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.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, 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.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Clancy's window display
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
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.
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 Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 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.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971