A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Bridget Ryan, Scoil Mhathatair Di, 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Miss Janice Boggie and Miss Mary Scanlon in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.