A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance 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.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Seamus O Cinneide, Limerick Leader, Journalist - Slighagh at the Crescent Hall, 1975
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 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.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.