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.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
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, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well 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.
Group shot at the Rosary Hill Convent Youth Group
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick Young Students 1971
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Noel Smith in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Patrice Butler of St Philomena's FCJ Convent in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.