A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Lorrane O Sullivan photographed at the Limerick Leader Offices on O Connell Street.
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Horse and jockey taking the jump with ease at the Cappamore Show.
Battle in the air to win a header.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
People watching the dog show at the Limerick Horse Show
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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 chair
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
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
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
Canadian player tackles Shannon player to the ground at Thomond Park.
Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
A chair
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
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
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
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
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.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
A chair
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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
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
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
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.
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Young teenagers enjoying their time at the dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
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.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
A chair
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players tackle Shannon player at Thomond Park.
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
DJ for the night at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
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.