A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed 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 in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Patrice Butler of St Philomena's FCJ Convent in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor 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
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup 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.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
