A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
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.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Anne Larkin, of Brookville Ave., Clareview and Salesian Convent in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
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.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.