A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Susan Keyes, 1976
Eric Houlihan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Harry Howes,1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.