A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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 (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 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.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory 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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Eric Houlihan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.