A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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.
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.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
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.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 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.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Passport photo of Jerry Ryan takin in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Killaloe 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.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clancy's window display
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.