A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Raising of flag by Mayor at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
Two-storey detached house in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Action shot of high jumper at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Painting of Croom Mill with artist and owners at Croom House Hotel 4-5-70, interior group shot of two men and woman at table with painting of Croom Mills in background.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
Raising of flag by Mayor at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Group shot of Des O'Malley, T.D., and others at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Action shot approaching finish line of race at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Painting of Croom Mill4-5-70
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970
Mayor making speech over loud hailer during blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on13-5-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of four men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., cutting tape at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
O'Leary Challenge Cup for Youth Football, presentation with Mr. Joseph O'Leary on left at O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street on 5-21-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Action shot approaching finish line of race at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group portrait from Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Painting of Mill with artist and owners at Croom House Hotel 4-5-70, interior shot of two men and woman standing beside painting of Croom Mills
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team group photo.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
O'Leary Challenge Cup for Youth Football, presentation with Mr. Joseph O'Leary on left at O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street on 5-21-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970.
Action shot approaching finish line of relay race at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group shot from Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Group shot of three men at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Painting of Croom Mill with artist and owners at Croom House Hotel 4-5-70, interior group shot of two men and woman at table with painting of Croom Mills in background.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside ITGWU office on O'Connell St on 5-21-1970 with Norwich Union office also in the shot.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
O'Leary Challenge Cup for Youth Football, presentation with Mr. Joseph O'Leary on left at O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street on 5-21-1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Interior shot of bar featuring bar staff and three customers at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Painting of Croom Mill with artist and owners at Croom House Hotel 4-5-70, interior group shot of two men and woman at table with painting of Croom Mills in background.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside ITGWU office on O'Connell St on 5-21-1970 with Norwich Union office also in the shot.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70