A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Des O'Malley at the Groody river drainage scheme
Richard Harris and Lulu at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Group of men outside Limerick Leader office
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
McCarthy's Furniture
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Adare Manor, Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Des O'Malley at the Groody river drainage scheme
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Group of men outside Limerick Leader office
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
McCarthy's Furniture
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Mayor J.P. Liddy at the Groody drainage works
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Boys from St. John's CBS Limerick
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Gus Quinlivan
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Adare Manor, Limerick
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Gus Quinlivan
Quigley's Bar for sale
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Marie Crawford Limerick Leader staff
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Guard of honour from the Limerick 14th B co,pany passes through the aisle at the opening mass at Kildimo church
Presentation to Fr. Culnane at St. Brendans School Rosbrien.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Mr. Murridhy photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.