A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
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
Group shotResidents Dinner At the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Group shot at the Regional Coursing Draw Mungret
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Portrait of man at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Frozen windows on cars in the Car park area of Arthurs Quay on a wintry morning in Limerick
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Four ladies pose for a photo at the Press Conference - Fish and Wine tasting at Cruise's
Group of men at Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
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.
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
A selection of anti-apartheid protesters on Cratloe Road protesting the Springboks presence in Limerick
Group shot at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
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.
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on
A group of people attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance
Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Protesters at Colbert Station, Parnell Street Limerick await the Springboks bus.
Group shot of eight people at Emerald Carpets dinner at Gearys Hotel
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport
Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot
Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Soccer Teams at Barracks Field
Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's
Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan
Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.