A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mick Doyle (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel 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.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square 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
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
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.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.