A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Photographed for Sean Murphy, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
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.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Feile Luimni, Drama Opening, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature 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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.