A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Taidy Coughlan
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Safety Quiz winners at C.I.E. office
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
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
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Adare Manor, Limerick
Quigley's Bar for sale
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
Adare Manor, Limerick
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
44 Brookville Avenue, Clarview, Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
Adare Manor, Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Lulu at Shannon Airport for movie premier 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
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
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent