A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Rear vew of two storey farmhouse in poor condition, taken for Louis De Courcy Auctioneers, date and location unknown.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Killaloe in 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Kileedy Pioneer Association social at Parish Hall in1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy 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.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Door porters press conference at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office 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.
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.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
