A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
A chair
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
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.
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 October 1970
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
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
Canadian player passed the ball to his fellow team mate at Thomond Park.
View of the seating City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
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).
Team photo of Canadian rugby team at Thomond Park
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
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.
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 and Councillor J.P. Liddy, Mayor of Limerick amongst the delegation at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Canadian players tackle Shannon player at Thomond Park.
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
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).
Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Youth dance 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 and Councillor J.P. Liddy, Mayor of Limerick amongst the delegation at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
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.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Game on at Thomond Park as Shannon take on Canadian rugby team.
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 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).
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
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
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.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 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).
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
Tuairium Meeting at the Savoy
St Patrick's School Donkey Derby, including crowd scene, taken on 31 November 1970.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Models exhibiting the latest fashion of Trudy Boutique.
Tuairium Meeting at the Savoy
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress and Donkey Darby 11-31-1970
David Murphy photographed in the Limerick Leader offices for BR Perkins.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Models exhibiting the latest fashion of Trudy Boutique.
Tuairium Meeting at the Savoy
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress and Donkey Darby 11-31-1970
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
