A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
ICMSA Meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Insurance Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore 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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971