A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Action shot of high jumper at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
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.
Boy with boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Dock Road visible on opposite side of the river.
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.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., cutting tape at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Group shot from Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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.
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
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.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
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.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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.
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot of four men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with couple viewing, part of McInerney's Homes feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54 O'Connell St 5-21-1970.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank.
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.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
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.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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.
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group shot depicting presentation to Gerry Dillon of �100 cheque for bestforecourt, Park Service Station on Dublin Road taken on 14-5-70 with Mercedes car in the background. (L to R) John Dillon, Michael Carey, Gerry Dillon and Tim Collins.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
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 at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Painting of Croom Mill4-5-70
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of three men at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group shot depicting presentation to Gerry Dillon of �100 cheque for bestforecourt, Park Service Station on Dublin Road taken on 14-5-70 with Mercedes car in the background. (L to R) John Dillon, Michael Carey, Gerry Dillon and Tim Collins.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
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
Shot of two young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
Group shot depicting presentation to Gerry Dillon of �100 cheque for bestforecourt, Park Service Station on Dublin Road taken on 14-5-70 with Mercedes car in the background. (L to R) John Dillon, Michael Carey, Gerry Dillon and Tim Collins.
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970.
Two-storey detached house in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
