A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
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
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house 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.
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 versus Canadian Team
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 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.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
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City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
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.
Simon community house The Mall
Shannonside tourism brochures
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
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.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Simon community house The Mall
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Shannonside tourism brochures
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
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
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.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
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
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Shannonside tourism brochures
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
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
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.
Canadian Player passes the ball back to a team mate at Thomond Park.
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
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
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Shannonside tourism brochures
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
DJ for the night at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
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.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Cutting the spectacular ten-tier birthday cake at the tenth birthday dance of the Olympic Ballroom, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, on 4 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Two women viewing a bust of a woman's head at Thomond Antiques Gallery, Cecil Street, Limerick, on 6-11-1970
Cutting the spectacular ten-tier birthday cake at the tenth birthday dance of the Olympic Ballroom, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, on 4 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Three women at Thomond Antiques Gallery, Cecil Street, Limerick, on 6-11-1970.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.