A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Army lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Man walking past Cannocks on O Connell Street on a foggy wintry January morning. In backround are Cruise's Hotel and Easons.
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group of men at Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Frozen windows on cars in the Car park area of Arthurs Quay on a wintry morning in Limerick
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
A group of people attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Wide shot of the classroom with group of parents at the Carrickerry School parents meeting
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
A selection of anti-apartheid protesters on Cratloe Road protesting the Springboks presence in Limerick
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Portrait of Ger McMahon for John O'Shaughnessy
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel