A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Eugene O'Brien winner of Minor Boys All Ireland Irish Dancing Competition in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick 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.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Sean Moore, 1976
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
