A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank 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.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970, featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
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.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971