A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo 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.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Clancy's window display
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
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.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.