A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
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
Adare Manor, Limerick
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Quigley's Bar for sale
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Taidy Coughlan
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris 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
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Local boxer holds award
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Quigley's Bar for sale
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Taidy Coughlan
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
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
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
The Richmond team that played Shannon in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
The Richmond team that played Shannon in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Shannon team defated by Richmond in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
G.P.O. Presentation at Limerick Leader Office on 28 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Shannon team defated by Richmond in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
G.P.O. Presentation at Limerick Leader Office on 28 January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0
Winners of Four-Hand Reel at Feile Luimni in February 1971 (published in the Limerick Leader on 27 February 1971). Standing from L to R: Geraldine Doherty, Natalie Graham, Patricia McCarthy; seated: Carol Moloney - all from the O'Rourke School of Irish Dancing.
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0