A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Quigley's Bar for sale
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Fr. O Riordan Spiritual director and Arch compat with Youngest member of the Confraternity.
Taidy Coughlan
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Safety Quiz winners at C.I.E. office
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
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
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Boys from St. John's CBS Limerick
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
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
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Adare Manor, Limerick
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
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
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Adare Manor, Limerick
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
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
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme