A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
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.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 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.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Harry Howes,1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.