A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Villiers Old Folks Home charity walk, The Courthouse, May 1976
Blessing of new boat at St. Michael's Boat Club, May 1976
I.M.I. management A.G.M. at Cruise's Hotel, May 1976
Geraldine Costello and baby outside Desmond Arms, May 1976
Dominican social at Glentworth Hotel, May 1976
Mr. David Sammon, Newcastlewest, with festival pig, May 1976
Abbeyfeale Lady from Desmond and Gay Bachelor at ballroom, May 1976
Foynes Yacht Club, open day, May 1976
Eddie Franklin Mens and Boyswear, 52, Upper William Street, May 1976
Patrickswell versus Claughaun, Gaelic Grounds, May 1976
Star Discs (McKenna's) Tots to Teens (for advertising), May 1976
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Racegoers at Limerick Junction Races.
Helen Toomey Strandville Gardens O'Callaghan Strand Limerick.
Carmel Murphy and Mary Blake from Tipperary at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
A sea of racegoers at the Limerick Junction Races.
Hillary and Linda Carroll at the Limerick Junction Races.
Mary Griffith from Waterford and Valerie Kelly from Limerick at the Limerick Junction Races.
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Prospect recreational area
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Rory O'Loughlin, Irish dancer, in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Anna Manahan, Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Limerick Lawn Tennis Club squash winners, 1976
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Sean Moore, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
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.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
