A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons 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.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 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 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.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
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.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation at County Library 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, 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 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.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.