A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Limerick team photo taken before their game against Shamrock Rovers at Markets field.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Crowd enjoys the Mini Olympic parade on Mulgrave Street
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players tackle Shannon player at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 October 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.
DJ for the night at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Knocking on the Door Ceremony for Dr. Caird, the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, on 12 October 1970 .
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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).
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
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.
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. Fred Haise is pictured here.
Game on at Thomond Park as Shannon take on Canadian rugby team.
Having fun at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
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.
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. Jack Swigert is pictured here leaning out car window.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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.
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team
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.
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 in rear of car.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
mistaken photo
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.
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
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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.
Simon community house The Mall
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.