A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Eugene O'Brien winner of Minor Boys All Ireland Irish Dancing Competition 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.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Kevin Wallace of the Gabrielle Wallace School of Speech and Drama in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Watergate Flats photographed 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.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Clancy's window display
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971