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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
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.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 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.
American Visitors at Trelawn Guest House, Ennis Road (for Dick Naughton) 1970
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Marie, Champion, Irish Dancer, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
