A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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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
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
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
McCarthy's Furniture
Boy from St. John's CBS 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
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Adare Manor, Limerick
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
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
McCarthy's Furniture
Boy from St. John's CBS 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
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
McCarthy's Furniture
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
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
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme