A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
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 in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel 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.
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.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Lecture on dairy technology at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
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.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
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.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Dooley, 1976
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Killaloe 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.
Watergate Flats photographed 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.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.