A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Man walking past Cannocks on O Connell Street on a foggy wintry January morning. In backround are Cruise's Hotel and Easons.
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot of headmaster and cols chairing the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Frozen windows on cars in the Car park area of Arthurs Quay on a wintry morning in Limerick
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Wide group shot of parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group shot of eight people at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Group shot of Beef Butchers at Dinner Dance at Parkway
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
A selection of anti-apartheid protesters on Cratloe Road protesting the Springboks presence in Limerick
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
A group of people attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance
Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Group shot at the Regional Coursing Draw Mungret
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Protesters at Colbert Station, Parnell Street Limerick await the Springboks bus.
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel