A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Quigley's Bar for sale.
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Adare Manor, Limerick
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Groody river drainage explosion
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Adare Manor, Limerick
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
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
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Lulu at Shannon Airport for movie premier 'Bloomfield'
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
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'
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
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
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris and Lulu at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Adare Manor, Limerick
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
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'
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
McCarthy's Furniture
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris and Lulu at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
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
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
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.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico