A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Presentation at County Library 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup 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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Mr. Callanan of Boyds 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.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 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.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Gardai and protesters at the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971