A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
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.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 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.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lecture on dairy technology at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (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.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
