A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre Feature
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer Association social at Parish Hall in1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
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.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Villiers School 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 AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Tommy Ryan, Sport Star (JM), 1971
Patrice Butler of St Philomena's FCJ Convent in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 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.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.