A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, 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, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
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
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
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.
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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the 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
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance 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.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Noreen Charles and Teresa Coleman, Irish Cookery Competition, 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
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.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 1976
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Michael Walsh for D Naughton 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.
Sheep at Killaloe
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny 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.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 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.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.