A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising 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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Swimmers from Villiers School 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Tony Murphy Soccer Page 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent 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.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Passport photo of Jerry Ryan takin in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
View through windscreen ofTriumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.