A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
John Wright, 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Tommy Ryan, Sport Star (JM), 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.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
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.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Tony Murphy Soccer Page 1970
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.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.