A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Young man phtotograhed for Hotspur in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert 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
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate 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.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance 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.