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.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 1971
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Gardai and protesters at the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Susan Keyes, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.