A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Limerick Leader, 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, 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.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pupil of Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
