A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel 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.
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976