A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 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.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Frederick Hardacker, gymnastics prize winner, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
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.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 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.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick Anglers Association at the Savoy 1970
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
