A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds 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.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Portrait of a young man taken for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Killaloe 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.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) 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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
