A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Killaloe 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Killaloe 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.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Clancy's window display
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Harry Howes,1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.