A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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 Jim Bud Clancy, photographed in 1970, well known cornetist. Bud and his orchestra were the resident band at Cruise's Hotel for a number of years.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur 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.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club 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.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.