A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale 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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Door porters press conference at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road