A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn 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.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup 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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Villiers School grounds 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.