A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Portrait of two happy young ladies Claughan GAA Club Dinner Dance at Parkway
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Group shot of eight people at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of Donal Fitzgerald
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Portrait of Ger McMahon for John O'Shaughnessy
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Grouppictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A happy couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Portrait of two ladies at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at the Parkway
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Wide shot of the classroom with group of parents at the Carrickerry School parents meeting
Group shotResidents Dinner At the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park