A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Shannon V Bohemians at Thomond Park, Munster Cup Semi-Final
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 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.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Gardai and protesters at the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Youth leadership course organizers at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Marie Ann Storan in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton)
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.