A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London 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.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Eric Houlihan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Dr Noel Browne, Jim Kemmy and others at an EEC discussion at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 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.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
American Visitors at Trelawn Guest House, Ennis Road (for Dick Naughton) 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
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.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.