A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Margaret Grace, 1971.
Miss Janice Boggie and Miss Mary Scanlon in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 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
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Christian Tierney, 1st English Feile Luimni, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, 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.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, 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.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
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.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
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.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971