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.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
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.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
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.
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
