A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Limerick Leader, 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 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.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Telephonists n 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Liz Davis, actress, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 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.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971