A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Shannon V Bohemians at Thomond Park, Munster Cup Semi-Final
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
26, Laurel Court, Caherdavin, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
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.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Liam Shanahan for Clancys 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mayor Liddy and others at Town Hall in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Rear vew of two storey farmhouse in poor condition, taken for Louis De Courcy Auctioneers, date and location unknown.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
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.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Model School Prize Winners in 1971 (photographed in the Limerick Leader Office).
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
P. Reeves in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Bridget Ryan, Scoil Mhathatair Di, 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.