A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 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.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Portrait of three men at press conference at Shannonside in relation to agricultural convention at Parkway Hotel taken on 5-25-1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Eric Houlihan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
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.
Boher team that lost to Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
