A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
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.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
A view of Pennington's Chemist, 34, O'Connell Street (on the corner with Roches Street) in 1971. Also in the shot are R. Casey's premises and D. Hayes Fish Stores on Roches Street and Gas Luimn�, The Dublin Shoe Co. and Woolworth on O'Connell Street.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Portrait of Mr. Brendan Jones A.C.W.A, on his appointment to the Irish Co-operative Agency Society Ltd., Roxboro Rd., taken 29-4-70
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
