A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
John Wright, 1971
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.