A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
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.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Noel Flanagan photographed in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
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.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club 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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 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
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.