A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
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.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971, with Al Finucane and Des O'Malley T.D., Minister, holding the FAI Cup.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Reception Room in the Limerick Inn 1971.
Society of Dairy Technology, lecture at Cruise's Hotel in 1970
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
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.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Telephonists in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.