A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Liz Davis, actress, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
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.
Sheep at Killaloe
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Des Ryan, Director of Riordan's Travel, photographed in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
