A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior 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.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick illaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel 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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 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
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.
Michael C. McCann, Producer, and Amy Kong Chia Mouh (Mrs. O'Grady), Asst. Producer of Mikado in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 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