A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players tackle Shannon player at Thomond Park.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
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).
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
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.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
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
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
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.
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
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
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.
Shannon versus Canadian Team
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
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.
mistaken photo
Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 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.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Simon community house The Mall
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 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.