A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Horse leaping high into the air as it approaches a jump at the Cappamore Show.
Portrait of Mr. Cormac O Connor taken at the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
The high jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
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
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
View of the seating City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
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Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
Young teenagers enjoying their time at the dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
DJ for the night at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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
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 here.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Having fun at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970