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.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Boher team that lost to Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Danus show at Jetland 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Sean Moore, 1976
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976