A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
View from the back row at the City Theatre on Sexton St.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
A chair
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Having fun at the youth dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
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Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
Knocking on the Door Ceremony for Dr. Caird, the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, on 12 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).
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
A chair
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970. Pictured (l to r) Carmel Ryan, Lorraine Delahunty (T.M.W. Templemore), Muriel O'Halloran, Theresa Mulcahy and Breda Sheehan (T.M.W. Limerick).
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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).
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
A chair
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970. Pictured (l to r) Carmel Ryan, Lorraine Delahunty (T.M.W. Templemore), Muriel O'Halloran, Theresa Mulcahy and Breda Sheehan (T.M.W. Limerick).
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
Old Christians team with trophies, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Cannocks Art Competition children’s exhibition 10-24-1970, featuring Mayor Liddy.
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.
Cara Ferguson photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
Adelaide Adams - Cecilians show - Calamity Jane
A chair
Simon community house The Mall
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
A group of young boys standing outside the clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
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.
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.
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
A chair
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
I.A.W.S.A building Dock road, Limerick.
Old Christians team member being presented with trophy, photographed on Monday 26 October 1970.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Canadian players passing the ball at Thomond Park against Shannon
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.
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.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Guinness representatives give presentation for the Limerick Races
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Tuairium Meeting at the Savoy
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Cutting the spectacular ten-tier birthday cake at the tenth birthday dance of the Olympic Ballroom, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, on 4 November 1970.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Two women viewing a bust of a woman's head at Thomond Antiques Gallery, Cecil Street, Limerick, on 6-11-1970
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress taken on 31 November 1970.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
House for sale at Greybridge near Fedamore, Co. Limerick, by P. J. O'Donnell (Auctioneers). Photographed on 3 November 1970.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.