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.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Mick Doyle (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Spanish Point, 1971
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville 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.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.