A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Limerick Leader, 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Mr Spencer of the Knights of Malta, 1970.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Sean O'Dowd, entertainer (for P Tobin) 1970
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
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.
Telephonists in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.