A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Valerie Brady, first in the All Ireland held at the Mansion House in Dublin in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, facade of Jon Louise Jewellers 1976
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.