A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 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.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, 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.
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.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
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.
