A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Wide shot of the classroom with group of parents at the Carrickerry School parents meeting
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of headmaster and cols chairing the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Christy Hannon stands proudly with his St Brendan GAA award
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Wide group shot of parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Grouppictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
A happy couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road