A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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McCarthy's Furniture
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
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.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
McCarthy's Furniture
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
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
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
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.
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.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Shannon team defated by Richmond in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
The Richmond team that played Shannon in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
The Richmond team that played Shannon in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Meeting at Kilmallock Hall regarding the closure of O'Sullivans Mineral Waters firm on 24 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Shannon team defated by Richmond in the under-14 cup, played at Thomond Park on Sunday, 3 January 1971. Richmond won the match by one penalty goal to nil.
G.P.O. Presentation at Limerick Leader Office on 28 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
G.P.O. Presentation at Limerick Leader Office on 28 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Kilmallock Coursing Club dinner dance on 30 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Limerick versus Cork Hibernians at Flower Lodge, Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on 10 January 1971.
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0
Dalton school of dancing Feish at Mungret
Charity Cup played at Thomond Park on 14 February 1971 between Young Munsters and Shannon. Result: Young Munsters 15, Shannon 0