A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Crowd enjoying the weather at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Over the fences at the Listowel races
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
two competing players fight to win the header
Horse easily takes the Jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
Visit of Provincial to Redemptorist House Limerick
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
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.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
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. Jim Lovell is pictured here.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
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.
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
A chair
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.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
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. Fred Haise is pictured here.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 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
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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 versus Canadian Team
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
A chair
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.
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.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
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 new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Simon community house The Mall
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
mistaken photo
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
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.
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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).
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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 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.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Labour Party Dinner at the Parkway 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Knocking on the Door Ceremony for Dr. Caird, the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, on 12 October 1970 .
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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).
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
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.
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland