A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 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 Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Gerry Saunders, 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Cement Retirement Seminar in Ardhu Ryan Hotel, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Ronnie Long, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds 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.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
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.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.