A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Harry Howes,1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, facade of Jon Louise Jewellers 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.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
