A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Bishop of Limerick, Jeremiah Newman, with confirmation twins at St Munchin's Church, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Portrait of Mr. Brendan Jones A.C.W.A, on his appointment to the Irish Co-operative Agency Society Ltd., Roxboro Rd., taken 29-4-70
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.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Newly appointed table tennis players at, St. Michael's Hall?, in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. 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.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Seamus O Cinneide, Limerick Leader, Journalist - Slighagh at the Crescent Hall, 1975
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.