A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
John Wright, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Telephonists in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
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.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 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.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.