A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 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 Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Door porters press conference at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Eamon Madden of St. Brendan's G.A.A., photographed in 1970.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 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.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
A view of Pennington's Chemist, 34, O'Connell Street (on the corner with Roches Street) in 1971. Also in the shot are R. Casey's premises and D. Hayes Fish Stores on Roches Street and Gas Luimn�, The Dublin Shoe Co. and Woolworth on O'Connell Street.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
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.
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.