A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Mrs Heyslop 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
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.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 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.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 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.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick