A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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 Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
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.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Tom Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
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.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976