A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
A.G.M. Assurance Managers at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Passport photo of Jerry Ryan takin in 1971.
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
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.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryspillane team victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Three men photographed for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist's column in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado 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 to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 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.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
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.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
