A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Medal winners take their positions on the podium at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Rival players compete for a header.
Lorrane O Sullivan photographed at the Limerick Leader Offices on O Connell Street.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
Cast member
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Two medal winners of the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon
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.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
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).
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate 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.
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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.
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. Fred Haise is pictured here.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Shannonside tourism brochures
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
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).
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.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
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. Jack Swigert is pictured here leaning out car window.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 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.
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.
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Canadian player passes the ball while under pressure from Shannon players at Thomond Park.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
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 in rear of car.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Shannonside tourism brochures
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Young teenagers enjoying their time at the dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Shannonside tourism brochures
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel