A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Shannonside tourism brochures
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
A chair
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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.
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Tackle goes in at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team
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.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Limerick player wins a header at Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Simon community house The Mall
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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
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.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 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).
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Dundalk player controls the ball, Limerick Vs. Dundalk at Markets Field.
Simon community house The Mall
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
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).
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Dundalk player breaking through the Limerick defence at Markets Field.
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
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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.
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.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Marley Tiles plumbing exhibition at Cruise's Hotel on 22 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
Hanrattys Hotel Staff who catered for President Nixon
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
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian Player passes the ball back to a team mate at Thomond Park.
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.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
House for Begly and Bourke
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
House for Begly and Bourke
Models exhibiting the latest fashion of Trudy Boutique.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
Tuairium Meeting at the Savoy
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
Models exhibiting the latest fashion of Trudy Boutique.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
