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.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
David, Noel and Gr�inne O'Connell of Limerick School of Music in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Cement Retirement Seminar in Ardhu Ryan Hotel, 1976
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, 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 Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Three men photographed for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist's column in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
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.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe 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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Group shot at the Rosary Hill Convent Youth Group
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.