A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 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).
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
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
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
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.
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
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
City Theatre on Sexton St.
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
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
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
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.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
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.
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
Canadian player passes the ball while under pressure from Shannon players at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
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
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
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
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian player tackles Shannon player to the ground at Thomond Park.
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannonside tourism brochures
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.
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.
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.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Limerick Students Association making a presentation to Sean O'Brien at Cresent College on 4 November 1970.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Limerick Students Association making a presentation to Sean O'Brien at Cresent College on 4 November 1970.
St Patrick's School Donkey Derby, including crowd scene, taken on 31 November 1970.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Photo taken for Gay Lyons in the Limerick Leader offices.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
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.
St Patrick's School Donkey Derby, including crowd scene, taken on 31 November 1970.
Photo taken for Gay Lyons in the Limerick Leader offices.