A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell 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.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Susan Keyes, 1976
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971, with Al Finucane and Des O'Malley T.D., Minister, holding the FAI Cup.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon 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.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976