Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.

Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church

Group of men having a bit of banter at the Cappamore Show.

Wallpaper section of Newsoms Shop on William Street.

Team photo of a young Treaty Sarsfields at the Gaelic Grounds.

Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.

Contestants of the Dog Show at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark 1970.

Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.

Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.

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

Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick

Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick

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.

Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.

Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate at the C.B.S.I. Dinner at the Parkway Motel

officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre

Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.

City Theatre on Sexton St.

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.

Shannonside tourism brochures

Villiers School prize day at the Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 29 October 1970. Photographed, back row (l to r) Alyson Walshe, Jackie Cherry-Downes, Andrew Shorten, Alex O'Neill, Linda Alfred, Phillip Shier, Oliver Nash, Vivienne Walshe and Leslie Marsden. Front row: Nicolette Newenham, John Ruddock (headmaster), Bishop of Limerick, Rt. Rev. Donald Caird, Arthur Guest and Henry Brennan.

John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland

Maurice Johnston of the Variety Club of presents cheque to Sr. Kilian of Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970. Also photographed, Cllr. Jack Bourke (member of the Variety Club), Sr. Providence and Mrs. Noreen Brooks, lay teacher.

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

Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.

Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.

Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon

Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon

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.

Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.

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

Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane

Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.

John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.

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.

Shannonside tourism brochures

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.

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 here.

Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.

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

Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.

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.

Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.

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.

Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 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

Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane

Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.

John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.

New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh

Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.

Corbally AFC boys squad photograph

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. Fred Haise is pictured here.

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

Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.

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.

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.

Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel

Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.

Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.

John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.

Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.

Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.

Corbally AFC boys squad photograph

John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland

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.

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.

Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.

Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.

Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.

Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races

Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970

Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.

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.

Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park

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.

Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel

Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.

Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.

Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.

Corbally AFC boys squad photograph

Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland

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.

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.

Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.