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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Leo Fitzgerald, soccer star, 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Group shot at the Rosary Hill Convent Youth Group
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire exercise with audience. terracedhouses in background.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976