A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Mr. Murridhy photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Adare Manor, Limerick
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Nurses of St. John's hospital enjoying their dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Picket outside Town Hall Rents Comm
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Local boxer holds award
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Students drama dance rehearsals at the training college
Quigley's Bar for sale
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Geraldine Costello photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Adare Manor, Limerick
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Nurses of St. John's hospital enjoying their dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
St Johns BC Tournament Press Conference at Parkway
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Taidy Coughlan
Local boxer holds award
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Quigley's Bar for sale
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Jim Condum
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
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.
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Seamus Kinnead plays the tin whistle
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Nurses of St. John's hospital enjoying their dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Taidy Coughlan
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Quigley's Bar for sale
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Jim Condum
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Adare Manor, Limerick
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'