A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny 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.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clancy's window display .
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.