A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Janesboro Sporting Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
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.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Adare Youth Club Drama Group in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 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.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy