A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and 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.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Spanish Point, 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel 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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.