A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel
Two more happy ladies at Group at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel
Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College
Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Portrait of two happy young ladies Claughan GAA Club Dinner Dance at Parkway
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College
Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross
Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising
Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Protesters at Colbert Station Limerick and Springboks Bus. Parnell Street is visible in background
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Christy Hannon stands proudly with his St Brendan GAA award
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Man walking past Cannocks on O Connell Street on a foggy wintry January morning. In backround are Cruise's Hotel and Easons.
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Frozen windows on cars in the Car park area of Arthurs Quay on a wintry morning in Limerick
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of parents sitting at students desks at the Carrickerry school Parents meeting
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park