A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
Group shot taken at the foundation of the Limerick branch of the Marketing Institute of Ireland at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick, on 6-10-1970
Simon community house The Mall
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
Canadian Player passes the ball back to a team mate at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Joseph O'Leary, proprietor, and Michael Fitzgibbon, manager, of O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, presenting a G.E.C. TV which she won in a free draw in the shop to Joanna Wallace of 59, Carey's Road, Limerick, on Saturday, 17 Ocotber 1970.
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).
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
Shannon player goes for try against Canadian team at Thomond Park.
City Theatre on Sexton Street
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Joseph O'Leary, proprietor, and Michael Fitzgibbon, manager, of O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, presenting a G.E.C. TV which she won in a free draw in the shop to Joanna Wallace of 59, Carey's Road, Limerick, on Saturday, 17 Ocotber 1970.
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).
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
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.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Inside City Theatre on Sexton St.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 October 1970
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
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.
Canadian player passes the ball while under pressure from Shannon players at Thomond Park.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.
Young teenagers enjoying their time at the dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
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.
Newly appointed Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe, Donald Caird enters St. Mary's Cathedral via the West Door at his installation ceremoney, followed by Rev. H. C. Guernsey, chaplain, and Rev. C. V. Warrin.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Canadian player tackles Shannon player to the ground at Thomond Park.