A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Medal winners take their positions on the podium at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Maureen Lordan, Newcastlewest; Pat Foley, Dublin and Caire McArthy, Ballybunion at the festival
Cast members
Two homless men sleeping rough around the Sarsfield Street area.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave Street.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
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
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Having fun at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Canadian player passes the ball while under pressure from Shannon players at Thomond Park.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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.
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.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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.
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.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Simon community house The Mall
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Canadian player tackles Shannon player to the ground at Thomond Park.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
A group of young boys standing outside the clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970. Pictured (l to r) Carmel Ryan, Lorraine Delahunty (T.M.W. Templemore), Muriel O'Halloran, Theresa Mulcahy and Breda Sheehan (T.M.W. Limerick).
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970. Pictured (l to r) Carmel Ryan, Lorraine Delahunty (T.M.W. Templemore), Muriel O'Halloran, Theresa Mulcahy and Breda Sheehan (T.M.W. Limerick).
Dr. Eamon Casey, Bishop of Kerry with from left: Councillor J.P. Liddy, Mayor of Limerick; John Ryan, Chairman and Richard McArthy, diocesan council 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.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
City Theatre on Sexton Street
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Newly appointed Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe, Donald Caird performs the Knocking on the Door Ceremony at the West Door of St. Mary's Cathedral as part of his installation ceremony as Bishops of Limerick have done for centuries past. Also pictured are Rev. H. C. Guernsey, chaplain, and Rev. C. V. Warrin.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970