A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature 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.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Eric Houlihan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 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.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Quarry Players press conference
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
