A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971, with Al Finucane and Des O'Malley T.D., Minister, holding the FAI Cup.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire exercise with audience. terracedhouses in background.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Presentation at County Library 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976