A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Blessing of new Church at Salesian Convent in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) 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.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.