A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Man walking past Cannocks on O Connell Street on a foggy wintry January morning. In backround are Cruise's Hotel and Easons.
Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
A man dressed in a cloak and hat stands in a doorway for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Frozen windows on cars in the Car park area of Arthurs Quay on a wintry morning in Limerick
Two happy ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Group shot of eight people at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.
Portrait of Donal Fitzgerald
Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
A man dressed in a cloak and hat stands in a doorway for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of man at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Two more happy ladies at Group at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Army lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Protesters at Colbert Station Limerick and Springboks Bus. Parnell Street is visible in background
Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Group of men at Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park