A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 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.
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
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Shot from inside Triumph Spitfire through windscreen taken in 1970
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 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.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.