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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mary O'Loughlin (Limerick Leader) Passport
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 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
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Old handcuffs for S�amus � Cinn�ide, 1976
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.