A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
A group of people attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance
Group shot of headmaster and cols chairing the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Portrait of two young ladies at Claughan GAA Club Dinner Dance at Parkway
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
A selection of anti-apartheid protesters on Cratloe Road protesting the Springboks presence in Limerick
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Wide group shot of parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Portrait of two happy young ladies Claughan GAA Club Dinner Dance at Parkway
Group shot at the Regional Coursing Draw Mungret
Protesters at Colbert Station, Parnell Street Limerick await the Springboks bus.
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Group shot of Beef Butchers at Dinner Dance at Parkway
Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Portrait of man at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.
Exposed Interior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Exposed Interior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Exterior shot of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Copy negative of Ardnacrusha Power Station Aerial view
Lady winner of the Odlum Competition at Besco's Supermarket
Portrait of Tony Leddin for Passport
Shot of crashed car at Roses Avenue
Men pictured at Limerick Insurance Institute Annual Dinner at George Hotel
Mayor Stephen Coughlan and priest at the Captured Biafran Missionaries Press Conference at Town Hall
Portrait of a young lady at the St Marys Parish Council Dinner Dance at the Parkway
Group shot at the St Marys Parish Council Dinner Dance at Parkway
Exterior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Exterior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Limerick team at markets Field for game against TEK United
Portrait of a young lady at the St Marys Parish Council Dinner Dance Parkway
Exterior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning with Civil Defence truck in foreground
Group toasting the Sam Maguire All Ireland Cup at Collins Pub Askeaton
Interior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Group toasting the Sam Maguire All Ireland Cup at Collins Pub Askeaton
Interior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Exposed Interior of Rosbrien House following 2nd Burning
Action from the Waterford versus Limerick soccer game in Waterford
Action from Glenstal versus St Munchins at Thomond Park
Modelling some of Marsh's Green Isle Roofing Systems near Larkins Cross
A group of models posing at the Knappogue Castle Fashion Show
A group pictured at the Work Study Seminar at Cruise's
Group shot of five ladies atICA dinner at Savoy
Action shot of a lineout Garryowen versus Belvedere Dooradoyle
CJ O'Connor Henry St Spar Supermarket
Russell Plaque Henry Street
Group shot atLimerick Press Ball at George Hotel
Portrait of Young Ladies at St Josephs Hospital Dinner Dance at George
Portrait of young lady at Shannonside Office
Group shot of Rose of Tralee Reception at Shannon Airport
Happy young lady pictured at the Young Ireland Commercials Dinner at the Parkway
Exterior of Dore's VG Store Newcastlewest
Photographers snap the action from the Limerick versus Waterford Replay at Markets Field
Action from the Waterford versus Limerick soccer game in Waterford
Lineout action from Glenstal versus St Munchins at Thomond Park
Martin Carmody
Modelling some of Marsh's Green Isle Roofing Systems near Larkins Cross
Exterior of Irish Co-Operative Co Roxboro Road
Models at the Knappogue Castle Fashion Show
Group of children in Dress at the Pioneer Rally at the Savoy
Exterior shot Royal Cinema New Canopy at Cecil Street Limerick
Group shot of eleven seated and standing ladies
A group of happy winners at the Ballynanty Primary School Feile Luimni
Action between Garryowen versus Belvedere at Dooradoyle
Interior of CJ O Connor Spar Supermarket on Henry Street
Lady with Scarf pictured at the Clounanna Irish Coursing Cup
Russell Plaque Henry Street
A couple attending the Kilteely GAA Club Dinner at the Parkway
Portrait of young lady at Limerick Press Ball at George Hotel
Portrait of Young Ladies at St Josephs Hospital Dinner Dance at George
Group shot at the Committee Monaleen
Smashed front window at the scene of the Irwins Jewellery Shop Break in
Portrait of Willie Grimes Soccer Personality
Ann O'Malley and Bernie McElligott pictured at work at Shannonside Office