A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel 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.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Photographed for Sean Murphy, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Feile Luimni, Drama Opening, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Sheep at Killaloe
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare 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.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976