A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of a young Treaty Sarsfields at the Gaelic Grounds.
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Limerick team photo taken before their game against Shamrock Rovers at Markets field.
With the finish line in sight a young sprinter makes his final dash.
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
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.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel
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.
City Theatre on Sexton Street
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
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.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Inside City Theatre on Sexton St.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
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.
Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon player goes for try against Canadian team at Thomond Park.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house 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. Pictured (l to r) Carmel Ryan, Lorraine Delahunty (T.M.W. Templemore), Muriel O'Halloran, Theresa Mulcahy and Breda Sheehan (T.M.W. Limerick).
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
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.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
View of the seating City Theatre on Sexton St.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
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. Pictured (l to r) Carmel Ryan, Lorraine Delahunty (T.M.W. Templemore), Muriel O'Halloran, Theresa Mulcahy and Breda Sheehan (T.M.W. Limerick).
Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Young teenagers enjoying their time at the dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
A chair
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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
