A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,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.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch 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.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
