A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
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.
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Portrait of Mr. Brendan Jones A.C.W.A, on his appointment to the Irish Co-operative Agency Society Ltd., Roxboro Rd., taken 29-4-70
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 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.
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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Youth leadership course organizers at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
ICMSA protest entering Limerick City along Dublin Road in 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Limerick in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Passport photo of Jerry Ryan takin in 1971.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 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.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.