A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
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.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Ronnie Long, 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks 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.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jim Collins with his accordion (photographed at the Limerick Leader Office for Seamus Kennedy) in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.