A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks 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.
Liam Shanahan for Clancys 1971
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Rear vew of two storey farmhouse in poor condition, taken for Louis De Courcy Auctioneers, date and location unknown.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Girl photographed in Limerick Leader office for Dick Naughton 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Model School Prize Winners in 1971 (photographed in the Limerick Leader Office).
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
P. Reeves in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.