A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
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.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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.
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Young woman photographed for Dick Naughton, 1971.
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Marie, Champion, Irish Dancer, in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Frederick Hardacker, gymnastics prize winner, 1976
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry 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.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) 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.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Janesboro Sporting Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.