A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire exercise with audience. terracedhouses in background.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Marie Ann Storan in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton)
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Susan Keyes, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, 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 Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick in 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Presentation at County Library 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.