A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, 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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary 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 Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
ICMSA protest entering Limerick City along Dublin Road in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch 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.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, 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.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders 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.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976