A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Gerry Saunders, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Janesboro Sporting Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Adare Youth Club Drama Group in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Presentation Convent, feature on bi-centenary for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist, April 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising 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.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
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 v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance 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.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
