A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation by Mr.Tom O'Donnell to the retiring manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank 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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Spanish Point, 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel 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.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
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
Mr michael Leahy, Punches Cross
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
House for Louis De Courcy 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
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976