A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 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.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Sheep at Killaloe
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel 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.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 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.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Ann McCarthy (Br. Perkins), 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
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 versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
