A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Sheep at Killaloe
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.
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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Photographed for Sean Murphy, 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
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.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory 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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick Adult Education press conference at Shannonside Offices, Limerick in 1970
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
