A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Paddy Duggan 1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.