A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Brendan McNamara, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature 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.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Pat McCormick, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.