A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Feile Luimni, Drama Opening, in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre Feature
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory 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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
John Wright, 1971
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount 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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Quarry Players press conference
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.