A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel 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, Sir Peter Studd, enteringthe Town Hall in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory 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.
Meeting on or about a university held at the Chamber of Commerce 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Knights of Malta presentation Social Services Centre 1971
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Pat McCormick, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.