A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 1971
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Pat McCormick, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 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.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
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.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Young woman photographed for Dick Naughton, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Villiers School in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken 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.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.