A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
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.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel 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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising 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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 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
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate 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.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.