A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Marie Ann Storan in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton)
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
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.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Tuairim meeting at the National Hotel with Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.