A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
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.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
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.
Canadian Player passes the ball back to a team mate at Thomond Park.
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.
A chair
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
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Simon community house The Mall
City Theatre on Sexton Street
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon
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.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
A chair
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
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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).
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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
Inside City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
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.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
A chair
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
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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).
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
Shannonside tourism brochures
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.
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
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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