A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Karen Wixted in 1971, photographed for Dick Naughton.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Sheep at Killaloe
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
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.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
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.
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
David, Noel and Gr�inne O'Connell of Limerick School of Music in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Joan Ryan (from Murroe) of Cecillian Musical Society 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.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.