A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Limerick Leader, 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Christian Tierney, 1st English Feile Luimni, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
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.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Ladies pictured at the Parkway
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London 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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.