A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot
Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising
Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Wide shot of the classroom with group of parents at the Carrickerry School parents meeting
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Group shot of headmaster and cols chairing the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Wide group shot of parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Grouppictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Portrait of Ger McMahon for John O'Shaughnessy
A happy couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Group shotResidents Dinner At the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Group shot of eight people at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Portrait of two ladies at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at the Parkway