A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Portrait of Mr. Cormac O Connor taken at the Limerick Leader offices.
Garda O Sullivan standing outside near the petrol pump at Pallaskenery.
Anothe rhorse jumps over a hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Exhibition for Crown Radio at the Royal George Hotel.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Over the fences at the Listowel races
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Local boy Eamon Nicholas proudly holds aloft his winning trophy from the Community games
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.
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.
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 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.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 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.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Oola team which played Askeaton in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
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.
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 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.
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.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Askeaton team which played Oola in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Knocking on the Door Ceremony for Dr. Caird, the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, on 12 October 1970 .
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Shannonside tourism brochures
Askeaton team which played Oola in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian player passed the ball to his fellow team mate at Thomond Park.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Shannonside tourism brochures
Oola team which played Askeaton in replay of the County Senior Football Champtionship semi-final played at the Gaelic Grounds, Ennis Road, Limerick, on 25 October 1970. This match too ended in a draw, 1-7 each.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.