A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club 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.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe 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.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 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.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.