A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Janesboro Sporting Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch 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.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Anne Larkin, of Brookville Ave., Clareview and Salesian Convent in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
