A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Protesters at Colbert Station Limerick and Springboks Bus. Parnell Street is visible in background
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Army lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot
Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Christy Hannon stands proudly with his St Brendan GAA award
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
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.
Portrait of two ladies at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at the Parkway
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
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.
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Portrait of Donal Fitzgerald
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Group shot of eight people at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Portrait of Ger McMahon for John O'Shaughnessy
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
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.
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group of men at Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Four ladies pose for a photo at the Press Conference - Fish and Wine tasting at Cruise's
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Grouppictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
A happy couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway