A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
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 lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference 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 relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
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
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
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 shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Group of men at Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre
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
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970