A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Falls of Doonass 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.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds 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
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.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976