A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pupil of Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
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.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
John Wright, 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
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.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre Feature
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.