A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Shannon V Bohemians at Thomond Park, Munster Cup Semi-Final
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 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.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
