A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Action shot of high jumper during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
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
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
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 during the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall 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.
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
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
P. Reeves in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
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
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa 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.
Opening of Hibernian Insurance at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Young man phtotograhed for Hotspur in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.