A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
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.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players 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.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Three men photographed for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist's column in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral 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
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Limerick hurling team photo taken before match against Clare played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Lilian Harte, 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.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Sean Moore, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
