A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mick Doyle (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry
Jim Collins with his accordion (photographed at the Limerick Leader Office for Seamus Kennedy) in 1970.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Killaloe in 1971
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Council for the Blind at the Social Services Hall in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.