A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 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.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Harry Howes,1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976