A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Shannon V Bohemians at Thomond Park, Munster Cup Semi-Final
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.