A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Protesters at Colbert Station Limerick and Springboks Bus. Parnell Street is visible in background
Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting
Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee
Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street
Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices
Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Portrait of Brendan Lane for Diary at Limerick Leader offices
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
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.
Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at na Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Children at play on ice in Janesboro
Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices
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.
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature
Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street
Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.
A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry
Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre
Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970
Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry
Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions
Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.
Group having discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway
Group shotResidents Dinner At the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.
Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Army lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church
Grouppictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway
Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.
Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George
Portrait of two ladies at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at the Parkway
Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing
Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park
Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport
Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.