A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
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.
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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Limerick illaloe in 1971
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) 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.
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) 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.
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Maurice O'Kelly, 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.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
