A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Limerick team photo taken before their game against Shamrock Rovers at Markets field.
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
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
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.
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.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Author, Lee Dunne signing his books at Easons, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 17 October 1970. Also photographed, Mr. Maurice Healy, manager of Eason's (extreme right).
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.
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.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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).
Having fun at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Knocking on the Door Ceremony for Dr. Caird, the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, on 12 October 1970 .
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Author, Lee Dunne signing his books at Easons, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 17 October 1970. Also photographed, Mr. Maurice Healy, manager of Eason's (extreme right).
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
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.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
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.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Author, Lee Dunne signing his books at Easons, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 17 October 1970. Also photographed, Mr. Maurice Healy, manager of Eason's (extreme right), Tony Clarke, Eason's and Miss Rita Taylor.
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.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
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.
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.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
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.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
A group of young boys standing outside the clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
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.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
A chair
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.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.
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.
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
City Theatre on Sexton Street
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.