A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and 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.
Limerick in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Leo Fitzgerald, soccer star, 1970
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Michael C. McCann, Producer, and Amy Kong Chia Mouh (Mrs. O'Grady), Asst. Producer of Mikado in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, 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.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and 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.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,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 B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 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.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.