A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
A.H. Masser Lt., exhibition of Juno range of catering equipment at Ardhu Ryan Hotel, Ennis Road, on 22 October 1970.
Opening of new T.M.W. (Limerick) Ltd. garage premises on Dublin Road, on Friday, 9 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
A chair
Game on at Thomond Park as Shannon take on Canadian rugby team.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
New Clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh
John A Mulcahy, owner of Kilfrush house where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Tackle goen in at Thomond Park - Shannon versus Canadian Team.
A chair
Youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
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.
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Shannon versus Canadian Team
City Theatre on Sexton Street
A chair
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Youth dance at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Rodger Quiligan, Plays Doc in the Cecilians show Clamity Jane.
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate 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.
Maurice Johnston of the Variety Club of presents cheque to Sr. Kilian of Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970. Also photographed, Cllr. Jack Bourke (member of the Variety Club), Sr. Providence and Mrs. Noreen Brooks, lay teacher.
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 October 1970.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
mistaken photo
Inside City Theatre on Sexton St.
A chair
Simon community house The Mall
officials of the Limerick diocesan youth committee gathered at the social services centre
Peace out, youth dance in full swing at the new clubhouse for Na Piarsaigh.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Richard McArthy, Diocesan council awarding medal to delegate 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.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Maurice Johnston of the Variety Club of presents cheque to Sr. Kilian of Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970. Also photographed, Cllr. Jack Bourke (member of the Variety Club), Sr. Providence and Mrs. Noreen Brooks, lay teacher.
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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), Tony Clarke, Eason's and Miss Rita Taylor.
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Shannon versus Canadian Team at Thomond Park
Participant at Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
Simon community house The Mall
G.E.C. demonstration held at Dock Road, Limerick on 22 October 1970
Young teenagers enjoying their time at the dance in Na Piarsaighs new clubhouse.
Kilfrush House near Hospital where US President Richard M Nixon stayed during his visit to Ireland
Men rescued from the waters of Limerick docks
Farewell party for Tony Pratschke held at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street on 17 October 1970. Photograph includes Jim Kemmy.
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.
Opening of Scanglo Industries Factory in Newcastle West on 8 October 1970
Dr Eamon Casey, Bishop of Kerry and Councillor J.P. Liddy, Mayor of Limerick amongst the delegation 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.
Portrait of young girl at Cannocks Art Competition, childrens' exhibition, held at Cannock's Department Store, O'Connell Street, on 24 October 1970.
Corbally AFC boys squad photograph
Maurice Johnston and Jack Bourke of the Variety Club of of Limerick present a cheque to Catherine McAuley School, Prospect, on 26 October 1970.
Claud Byrne plays Francis Fryer in the Cecilians rendition of Calamity Jane.
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.
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.
Presentations to Schoolboy Soccer Stars, at the Parkway Motel on Tuesday, 27 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).
Ned Cussins House on the Dublin Rd.
Throw in to Shannon at Thomond Park - Vs. Canadian team
Gathered for Barrington's hospital annual general meeting
City Theatre on Sexton St.
Presentation to Fr. Dempsey, P.P., Our Lady of Lourdes, at Parkway Hotel on 21 October 1970.
St Patrick's School Donkey Derby, including crowd scene, taken on 31 November 1970.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
St Patrick's School Donkey Derby, including crowd scene, taken on 31 November 1970.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress and Donkey Darby 11-31-1970
Soldiers awaiting presentation of stripes.
Guests at the Ballanaty Dinner at the Parkway.
Range of mens clothes available at Cresent Clothing Co.
Dalcassian Cycle Club at the Shannon Arms Hotel.
St Patrick's School Fancy Dress and Donkey Darby 11-31-1970
Cutting the spectacular ten-tier birthday cake at the tenth birthday dance of the Olympic Ballroom, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, on 4 November 1970.