A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 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.
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
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.
Young man phtotograhed for Hotspur in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
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.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club 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.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Clancy's window display
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St George's Bar in 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Telephonists in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pupil of Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
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.
Mary O'Loughlin (Limerick Leader) Passport
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.