A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, 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.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Quarry Players press conference
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Door porters press conference at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Girl photographed in Limerick Leader office for Dick Naughton 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.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.