A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Two medal winners of the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Over the fences at the Listowel races
Garda O Sullivan standing outside near the petrol pump at Pallaskenery.
Horse clears hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winners take their positions on the podium at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Rival players compete for a header.
Trophy being presented at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Lorrane O Sullivan photographed at the Limerick Leader Offices on O Connell Street.
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus 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. Jack Swigert is pictured here leaning out car window.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
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
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
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.
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.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
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.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
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
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Shannonside tourism brochures
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.
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
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.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
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.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Shannon rugby 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
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Shannonside tourism brochures
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.
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.
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.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
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.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team 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
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
Shannonside tourism brochures
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.
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.