A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kevin Wallace of the Gabrielle Wallace School of Speech and Drama in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Susan Keyes, 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London, Sir Peter Studd, enteringthe Town Hall in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
