A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Des Ryan, Director of Riordan's Travel, photographed in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Three men photographed for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist's column in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.