A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel 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.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sheep at Killaloe
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Kilmallock Gate 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Rear vew of two storey farmhouse in poor condition, taken for Louis De Courcy Auctioneers, date and location unknown.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
P. Reeves in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 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.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976