A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds 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.
John Wright, 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Clancy's window display .
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Noel Flanagan photographed in 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.