A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare 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
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 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 with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Portrait of three men at press conference at Shannonside in relation to agricultural convention at Parkway Hotel taken on 5-25-1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photograph taken at the Mayomen's Ball at the Royal George Hotel, Limerick in 1970.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders 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.
Young man phtotograhed for Hotspur in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Presentation of cup at the Shannon Arms Hotel (Don Neville) in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
The Boher team defeated by Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976