A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Quigley's Bar for sale
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Photo for Dick Naughton
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Pat Fanning, President GAA with John Murphy ex-PRO co. board and P.J. Ryan chairman of the Munster council at the Patrickswell GAA club victory dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picket outside Town Hall Rents Comm
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Quigley's Bar for sale
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Photo for Dick Naughton
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Pat Fanning, President GAA with John Murphy ex-PRO co. board and P.J. Ryan chairman of the Munster council at the Patrickswell GAA club victory dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
McCarthy's Furniture
Picket outside Town Hall Rents Comm
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Quigley's Bar for sale
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
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
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Boy from St. John's CBS Limerick
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Head Porter of the Royal George Hotel proudly stands outside his domain
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
McCarthy's Furniture
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Quigley's Bar for sale
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
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
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Head Porter of the Royal George Hotel proudly stands outside his domain
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
McCarthy's Furniture
Cribbin's Lounge Bar, Shanagolden, photographed on 7 December 1970.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Quigley's Bar for sale
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
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
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage