A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Quigley's Bar for sale
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
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.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Boys from St. John's CBS Limerick
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
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.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Adare Manor, Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Adare Manor, Limerick
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
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
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance