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.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971, with Al Finucane and Des O'Malley T.D., Minister, holding the FAI Cup.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section 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.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature 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.