A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Askeaton team which played Oola in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players tackle Shannon player at Thomond Park.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Rt. Rev. Donald Caird, Bishop of Limerick presents the Edna Scott Memorial Prize to Arthur Guest at the Villiers School prize day at the Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 29 October 1970. Also pictured, Mr. John Ruddock, headmaster.
Author, Lee Dunne signing his books at Easons, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 17 October 1970. Also photographed, Mr. Maurice Healy, manager of Eason's (extreme right), Tony Clarke, Eason's and Miss Rita Taylor.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
Askeaton team which played Oola in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
A group of young boys standing outside the clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Game on at Thomond Park as Shannon take on Canadian rugby team.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Oola team which played Askeaton in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
Dr Eamon Casey, Bishop of Kerry and Councillor J.P. Liddy, Mayor of Limerick amongst the delegation at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 October 1970
Shannon versus Canadian Team
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
Dr Eamon Casey, Bishop of Kerry and Councillor J.P. Liddy, Mayor of Limerick amongst the delegation at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
mistaken photo
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Simon community house The Mall
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Astronauts, Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert, of the Apollo XIII space mission visit Limerick City Library at Mallow Street on Thursday, 15 October 1970. They arrived in an official car bearing the mission's motto Ex Luna Scienta (From the moon, knowledge) and were greeted by a large and very excited crowd. Jim Lovell is pictured here.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Simon community house The Mall
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.