A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire exercise with audience. terracedhouses in background.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Harry Howes,1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation by Irish Shell at Punch's Cross in 1970.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.