A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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 shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Civil Defence exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Painting of Croom Mill4-5-70
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot of three men at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
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.
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 shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo with fire engine
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
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
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
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.
Shot of two young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
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.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
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.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake taken on 12-5-70
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Mayor, priests and others at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
Group shot oftwo women and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
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.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
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.
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
At Parkway, Mr. Art Dockery, President of the Sub-Postmasters' Union, presents a plaque to Mrs. A O'Shea, Bridge Street Post Office, Limerick, who retired as branch secretary after 17 years' service. Also included are: Mr. Sean Murphy and Mr. P. O'Shea.
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 taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
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.
Portrait of three young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Action shot of race during 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 shot including Des O'Malley, T.D., taken at opening of Limerick Boat Club's regatta on 16-5-1970
Group shot taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Limerick Regatta, boats on river Shannon docks visible on opposite bank taken on 5-16-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
French Ambassador visits Limerick Leader Works on 4-5-70, group shot at print works.
Portrait of three young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Group shot of fourwomen and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Two-storey detached house in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team group photo.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.