A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado 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.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe 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.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Young woman photographed for Dick Naughton, 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Clancy's window display .
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy 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
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
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.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse 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.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Telephonists in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Villiers School in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field 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.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
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.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot at the Rosary Hill Convent Youth Group
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.