A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 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
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.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Limerick Leader, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park 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.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.