A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
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.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
School of Building, Mary Street, 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.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate 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.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players 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.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Portrait of a young man taken for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.