A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Margaret Grace, 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Meeting of the Federation of the Catholic Lay Secondary Schools at the Parkway Motel 1971
Mr Jim Bud Clancy, photographed in 1970, well known cornetist. Bud and his orchestra were the resident band at Cruise's Hotel for a number of years.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Kilmallock Gate 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.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Clancy's window display
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
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.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Ger Younger, Soccer Star, 1970.
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Susan Keyes, 1976
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.