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.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, 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.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Kevin Wallace of the Gabrielle Wallace School of Speech and Drama in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
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.
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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell 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.
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.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.