A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square 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.
The Boher team defeated by Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Clancy's window display .
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Gerry Saunders, 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
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.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Telephonists in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
A view of Pennington's Chemist, 34, O'Connell Street (on the corner with Roches Street) in 1971. Also in the shot are R. Casey's premises and D. Hayes Fish Stores on Roches Street and Gas Luimn�, The Dublin Shoe Co. and Woolworth on O'Connell Street.
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.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.