A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel 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.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
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.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.