A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Gus Quinlivan
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Camogie player Margeret Madden
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
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
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Head Porter of the Royal George Hotel proudly stands outside his domain
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Quigley's Bar for sale
Jim Condum
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Taidy Coughlan
Local boxer holds award
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Gus Quinlivan
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Medal and trophy winners representing Janesboro at the Mini-Olympics
Camogie player Margeret Madden
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
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Quigley's Bar for sale
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Taidy Coughlan
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Safety Quiz winners at C.I.E. office
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
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
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Quigley's Bar for sale.
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
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.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Adare Manor, Limerick
Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
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
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Adare Manor, Limerick
Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel