A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
John Wright, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard 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.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track 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
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
American Visitors at Trelawn Guest House, Ennis Road (for Dick Naughton) 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
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
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.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.