A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Killaloe in 1971
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.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Girl photographed in Limerick Leader office for Dick Naughton 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Presentation to St. John's boxers by Galligan's Menswear, Crescent Shopping Centre, May 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Ladies pictured at the Parkway
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, 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 Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Red Feather Ball at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 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.
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.