A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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 (Brian), 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, facade of Jon Louise Jewellers 1976
John Wright, 1971
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Gardai and protesters during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Noel Flanagan photographed in 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
