A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Fergus McDonnell, Irish Boxing Champion, in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton).
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Two Mile Inn swimming instructor Miss Monica Mcnamara with the Hickey siblings, children of Ronnie and Maria Hickey, Westfields, Limerick. Pictured are from left to right are: Austin (2 years), Ciosa, Paul, Conor, Nessa, Niamh and dermot (13 years)
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Golfer, Harry Sinnott, in April 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Two Mile Inn swimming instructor Miss Monica Mcnamara with the Hickey siblings, children of Ronnie and Maria Hickey, Westfields, Limerick. Pictured are from left to right are: Austin (2 years), Ciosa, Paul, Conor, Nessa, Niamh and dermot (13 years)
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Golfer, Harry Sinnott, in April 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Two Mile Inn swimming instructor Miss Monica Mcnamara with the Hickey siblings, children of Ronnie and Maria Hickey, Westfields, Limerick. Pictured are from left to right are: Austin (2 years), Ciosa, Paul, Conor, Nessa, Niamh and dermot (13 years)
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Golfer, Harry Sinnott, in April 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Two Mile Inn swimming instructor Miss Monica Mcnamara with the Hickey siblings, children of Ronnie and Maria Hickey, Westfields, Limerick. Pictured are from left to right are: Austin (2 years), Ciosa, Paul, Conor, Nessa, Niamh and dermot (13 years)
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Thomond versus Garryowen in the Munster Junior Cup at Thomond Park in April 1971
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Launching of new mobile bank in Adare in May 1971. Note the thatcher on the roof of building in the background.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Rice School Garden Fete at NCR in May 1971, with Mayor and Mrs. Liddy in attendance.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Rice School Garden Fete at NCR in May 1971, with Mayor and Mrs. Liddy in attendance.
Opening of new Spar foodstore at Abington Creamery, Murroe, Co. Limerick in May 1971, by Rev. Fr. Gilmartin, P.P. with Chris Humrphreys and Michael Ryan (creamery manager).
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Mr. Leonard Hassett, St. Michael's School in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
St. John's Girls School, Sr. Bertrand, picture of exhibition, May 1971.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
John Harty in May 1971
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.