A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Three happy ladies pictured at theParkway
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Villiers School in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 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.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.