A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Camogie player Margeret Madden
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Croom GAA Committee photographed in Croom.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Boys from St. John's CBS Limerick
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Croom GAA Committee photographed in Croom.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
McCarthy's Furniture
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
McCarthy's Furniture
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico