A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
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.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Cement Retirement Seminar in Ardhu Ryan Hotel, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.