A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Spanish Point, 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.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Pupil of Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryspillane team victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 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.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
John Wright, 1971
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Paddy Moroney, 1971.
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup 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.
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
