A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,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
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Pat Dooley, 1976
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
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.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur 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
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Spanish Point, 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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.