A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Limerick in 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Villiers School grounds in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 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
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Mr Jim Bud Clancy, photographed in 1970, well known cornetist. Bud and his orchestra were the resident band at Cruise's Hotel for a number of years.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Miss Janice Boggie and Miss Mary Scanlon in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.