A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Anglers Association at the Savoy 1970
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.