A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 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.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
County Library Presentation of Picture 1970
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
New Munster and Leinster Bank premises on O'Connell Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
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.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
R. Devane at the Corner Bar, 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.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
