A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
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.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
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.
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick hurling team photo taken before match against Clare played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.