A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Eamon Madden of St. Brendan's G.A.A., photographed in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 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.
Ger Younger, Soccer Star, 1970.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick Adult Education press conference at Shannonside Offices, Limerick in 1970
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Bridget Ryan, Scoil Mhathatair Di, 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.