A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
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
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 player goes for try against Canadian team at Thomond Park.
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
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
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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.
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.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
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 versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
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.
Shannonside tourism brochures
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
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.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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.
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.
Canadian player passes the ball while under pressure from Shannon players at Thomond Park.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
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.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Inside City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
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.
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Shannonside tourism brochures
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
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.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Canadian player tackles Shannon player to the ground at Thomond Park.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
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.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Limerick Students Association making a presentation to Sean O'Brien at Cresent College on 4 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Cutting the spectacular ten-tier birthday cake at the tenth birthday dance of the Olympic Ballroom, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, on 4 November 1970.
Limerick Students Association making a presentation to Sean O'Brien at Cresent College on 4 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
St Patrick's School Donkey Derby, including crowd scene, taken on 31 November 1970.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Cutting the spectacular ten-tier birthday cake at the tenth birthday dance of the Olympic Ballroom, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, on 4 November 1970.