A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen in 1971.