A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Adare Manor, Limerick
Quigley's Bar for sale
Taidy Coughlan
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Local boxer holds award
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
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
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Geraldine Costello photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
McCarthy's Furniture
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Quigley's Bar for sale
Taidy Coughlan
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Safety Quiz winners at C.I.E. office
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
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
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
McCarthy's Furniture
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Adare Manor, Limerick
Quigley's Bar for sale.
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
McCarthy's Furniture
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
McCarthy's Furniture
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church