A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Noel Smith in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Patrice Butler of St Philomena's FCJ Convent in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Garryspillane team victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Killaloe in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Eugene O'Brien winner of Minor Boys All Ireland Irish Dancing Competition in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Relay race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature 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.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds 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.
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Earls, soccer star, 1970.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Three happy ladies pictured at theParkway
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Frederick Hardacker, gymnastics prize winner, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.