A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
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 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.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 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.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders 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.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders 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.