A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Limerick in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square 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.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Rents Pictures, 1971.
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 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
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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature 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.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Lecture on 1916 by UCD professors at Limerick Inn organised by Sarsfield Cumann of Fianna F�il 1976. Gear�id � Tuathaigh second from right.