A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
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.
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Tom Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel 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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Killaloe in 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan 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.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 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.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Meeting of the Federation of the Catholic Lay Secondary Schools at the Parkway Motel 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature 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.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
