A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare, (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
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.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
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.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.