A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Cast members acting a scene.
ICMSA booth at the Limerick Horse Show
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
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
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
City Theatre on Sexton Street
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
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.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
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.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Simon community house The Mall
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Inside City Theatre on Sexton St.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A chair
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
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.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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
Simon community house The Mall
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
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
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
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).
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
A chair
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
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.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Simon community house The Mall
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.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
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
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).
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
A chair
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 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.
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 October 1970
Knocking on the Door Ceremony for Dr. Caird, the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, on 12 October 1970 .
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Simon community house The Mall
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
View of the seating City Theatre on Sexton St.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.