A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
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
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Feile Luimni, Drama Opening, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick 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.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
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
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976