A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
Noreen Foley, Granville Park, present at the C.B.S.I. Dinner held at the Parkway Motel
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
View of the seating City Theatre on Sexton St.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Shannon player goes for try against Canadian team at Thomond Park.
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.
Claire Webb Cecilians show Calamity Jane photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Keeper comes out to punch away the ball.
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian team at Thomond park
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
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
View of the seating City Theatre on Sexton St.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Both Shannon and Canadian team pose for pre game photo at Thomond Park.
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
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
John Consadine of St. Marys Park showing off his giant pea plant.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Shannon under pressure from Canadian players.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
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
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Team photo of Shannon rugby team at Thomond Park
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
School of Commerce, Mulgrave Street, awards ceremony on 26 October 1970.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Canadian player tackles Shannon player to the ground at Thomond Park.
Deirdre Leahy - Plays Susan in the Cecilians version of Clamity Jane.
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
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
