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.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
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.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 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.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 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.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.