A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
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.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Telephonists n 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel 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.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976