A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London, Sir Peter Studd, enteringthe Town Hall in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Society of Dairy Technology, lecture at Cruise's Hotel in 1970
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
American Visitors at Trelawn Guest House, Ennis Road (for Dick Naughton) 1970
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 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.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Presentation at County Library 1970
John Wright, 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.