A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
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.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Presentation to St. John's boxers by Galligan's Menswear, Crescent Shopping Centre, May 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Spanish Point, 1971
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Seamus O Cinneide, Limerick Leader, Journalist - Slighagh at the Crescent Hall, 1975
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971