A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
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
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
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
A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
A selection of anti-apartheid protesters on Cratloe Road protesting the Springboks presence in Limerick
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
A group of people attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Protesters at Colbert Station, Parnell Street Limerick await the Springboks bus.
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Portrait of Donal Fitzgerald
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
Group shot at the Regional Coursing Draw Mungret
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Army lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Four ladies pose for a photo at the Press Conference - Fish and Wine tasting at Cruise's
Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Two happy ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
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.
A man dressed in a cloak and hat stands in a doorway for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Group shotResidents Dinner At the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Man walking past Cannocks on O Connell Street on a foggy wintry January morning. In backround are Cruise's Hotel and Easons.
Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Two more happy ladies at Group at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field