A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Maurice O'Kelly, 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral 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.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Michael Madden and Michael J. Noonan T.D. (Fianna F�il) in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Girl photographed in Limerick Leader office for Dick Naughton 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
ICMSA protest entering Limerick City along Dublin Road in 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Three men photographed for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist's column in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road 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.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Bridget Ryan, Scoil Mhathatair Di, 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.