A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryspillane victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Limerick illaloe in 1971
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance 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.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank 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.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Door porters press conference at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Noreen Charles and Teresa Coleman, Irish Cookery Competition, 1971.
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.