A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, 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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
David, Noel and Gr�inne O'Connell of Limerick School of Music in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 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.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.