A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance 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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick illaloe in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
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.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
O'Leary's Supermarket (Parnell Street) staff dance at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970.
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel 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.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
