A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 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 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.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Gardai and protesters at the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
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.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Harry Howes,1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971