A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Telephonists in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall 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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare 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
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club 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.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.