A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel 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.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe 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.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Sean Moore, 1976
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
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.
Calor Gas, presentation at Clancy's Electrical shop, on 30 January 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
