A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
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.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Clancy's window display .
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Noel Flanagan photographed in 1970
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
