A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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View through windscreen ofTriumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
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.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Telephonists n 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Spanish Point, 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.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Frances Condell at the Social Services Centre lecture on hygiene week in 1971.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
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.
Sports prizewinners from Villiers School photographed in May 1971, with Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster, front right.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Variety Club of Ireland, children at the Royal Cinema, 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Leo Fitzgerald, soccer star, 1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Crash of steam roller at 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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Two boys in the Limerick Leader Works photographed for Bernard Carey in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert 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
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Winners of hampers at St. George's Bar in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.