A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Engineers' dinner dance at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Rear vew of two storey farmhouse in poor condition, taken for Louis De Courcy Auctioneers, date and location unknown.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick's 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.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
Girl photographed in Limerick Leader office for Dick Naughton 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
