A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Photos of the Travellers camp at Singland
Skid Row (including Phil Lynott) in concert at City Theatre, Limerick, in July 1970.
St Marys Parish
Scenes from the Installing of Boiler at Shannon Airport
Photos from the Limerick South Of Ireland Championship at Limerick Tennis Club
Al Finucane (seated) at his shop with JOS, July 1970.
Cork team who beat Tipperary in the 1970 Munster Senior Hurling Final held at the Pairc na nGael (Gaelic Grounds), Limerick. The final score was Cork 3-10, Tipperary 3-8.
Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes boarding an Aer Lingus plane Shannon Airport on Sunday, 5 July 1970.
Group shot taken at Askeaton Regatta on Saturday, 18 July 1970.
Scene of car crash at Wolfe Tone Street and O Connell Avenue
Scenes of Ballybunion Golf Club, Hotel and Beach
Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
A view of the Krups Factory at Rathbane on 7 July 1970.
Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, view of house for sale near Monaleen Church, Castletroy, Co. Limerick, photographed on 7 July 1970.
Clare Glens Guide
Carrickerry Carnival Committee
Scenes of Ballybunion Golf Club, Hotel and Beach
Eileen modelling Miss Feraud dress in washable woven cotten in orange with white trim from Tom's Boutique, Newcastlewest. Monday, 7-20-1970.
College Players, Cast of Stephen D, July 1970.
Geoff Golden, cast member of festival plays (photographed for Shannonside), July 1970.
photos relating to the Church In Hospital
Participants in the Historical walk along the Canal Bank and Lock Quay
Sixmilebridge Crafts photos
Photos of St Marys Cathedral Limerick
Damage at Killaloe
College Players, Cast of Stephen D, July 1970.
Liam Sweeney, cast member of festival plays (photographed for Shannonside), July 1970.
Group shot including Maureen Toal taken at Festival of Irish Theatre Press Conference at Shannonside 7-1-1970.
Photos of the Travellers camp at Singland
Ryans Shop Patrick Street
Skid Row in concert at City Theatre, Limerick, in July 1970.
St Marys Parish
Scenes from the Installing of Boiler at Shannon Airport
Photos from the Limerick South Of Ireland Championship at Limerick Tennis Club
Cork team who beat Tipperary in the 1970 Munster Minor Hurling Final held at the Pairc na nGael (Gaelic Grounds), Limerick. The final score was Cork 3-8, Tipperary 4-4.
Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
Group shot taken at Askeaton Regatta on Saturday, 18 July 1970.
Scene of car crash at Wolfe Tone Street and O Connell Avenue
Scenes of Ballybunion Golf Club, Hotel and Beach
Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
A view of the Krups Factory at Rathbane on 7 July 1970.
Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, house for sale near Monaleen Church, Castletroy, Co. Limerick, photographed on 7 July 1970.
Clare Glens Guide
Carrickerry Carnival Committee
Carrickerry Carnival Committee
Scenes of Ballybunion Golf Club, Hotel and Beach
Eileen modelling Miss Feraud dress in washable woven cotten in orange with white trim from Tom's Boutique, Newcastlewest. Monday, 7-20-1970.
College Players, Cast of Stephen D, July 1970.
Cast of Festival Plays (photographed for Shannonside), July 1970.
Scenes from the Greenpark Races in Limerick
Arus Mhuire, Mayorstone Park, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in July 1970.
photos relating to the Church In Hospital
Sixmilebridge Crafts photos
Damage at Killaloe
College Players, Cast of Stephen D, July 1970.
Helen Robinson, cast member of festival plays (photographed for Shannonside), July 1970.
Photos of the Travellers camp at Singland
Ryans Shop Patrick Street
Skid Row in concert at City Theatre, Limerick, in July 1970.
St Marys Parish
Official opening of Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, by Des O'Malley TD on 6 July 1970.
St John's Pavillion, blood donors, Friday, 7-18-1970.
Photos from the Limerick South Of Ireland Championship at Limerick Tennis Club
Tipperary team beaten by Cork in the 1970 Munster Senior Hurling Final held at the Pairc na nGael (Gaelic Grounds), Limerick. The final score was Cork 3-10, Tipperary 3-8.
Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
Group shot taken at Askeaton Regatta on Saturday, 18 July 1970.
Scene of car crash at Wolfe Tone Street and O Connell Avenue
Scenes of Ballybunion Golf Club, Hotel and Beach
A view of the Krups Factory at Rathbane on 7 July 1970.
Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, house for sale near Monaleen Church, Castletroy, Co. Limerick, photographed on 7 July 1970.
Carrickerry Carnival Committee
photos relating to the Church In Hospital
Scenes of Ballybunion Golf Club, Hotel and Beach
Eileen modelling Miss Feraud dress in washable woven cotten in orange with white trim from Tom's Boutique, Newcastlewest. Monday, 7-20-1970.
College Players, Cast of Stephen D, July 1970.
Cast of Festival Plays (photographed for Shannonside), July 1970.
Sculpture Exhibition at Thomond Gallery in July 1970
Scenes from the Greenpark Races in Limerick
Arus Mhurie, Mayorstone Park, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in July 1970.
photos relating to the Church In Hospital
Sixmilebridge Crafts photos
College Players, Cast of Stephen D, July 1970.
Helen Robinson cast member of festival plays (photographed for Shannonside), July 1970.
Photos of the Travellers camp at Singland
Ryans Shop Patrick Street
Skid Row in concert at City Theatre, Limerick, in July 1970.
Hannon's Furniture, Ballysimon, - feature for advertising in Limerick Leader in July 1970. View of Premises.
St Marys Parish
Official opening of Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, by Des O'Malley TD on 6 July 1970.
Young Irish dancers from Toronto (for Dick Naughton) who appeared in Limerick Chronicle on 7-19-1970.
Swimmers at Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
St John's Pavillion, blood donors, Friday, 7-18-1970.
Photos from the Limerick South Of Ireland Championship at Limerick Tennis Club
Tipperary team beaten by Cork in the 1970 Munster Senior Hurling Final held at the Pairc na nGael (Gaelic Grounds), Limerick. The final score was Cork 3-10, Tipperary 3-8.
Pictures from the opening of Caherdavin Heights
Foynes Yacht Club photographed for feature in Limerick Leader regarding Junior Training Scheme at Foynes on 7-15-1970.
Group shot taken at Askeaton Regatta on Saturday, 18 July 1970.
Scene of car crash at Wolfe Tone Street and O Connell Avenue