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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
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.
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
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 portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
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.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
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 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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
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.
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
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
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, at partially built houses.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Interior group shot of four 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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970 featuring customers seated.
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.
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
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team group photo.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Mayor, priests and others at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Shot of two young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Group portrait of four men, including Ed Walsh, viewing painting of Sarsfield Bridge taken at Art Gallery, Pery Square, at opening of exhibition, 11-5-70
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Exterior shot of 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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Group shot oftwo women and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Group portrait of four men, including Ed Walsh, viewing painting of Sarsfield Bridge taken at Art Gallery, Pery Square, at opening of exhibition, 11-5-70
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken 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 with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Exterior shot of 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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
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 taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Group portrait of four men, including Ed Walsh, viewing painting of Sarsfield Bridge taken at Art Gallery, Pery Square, at opening of exhibition, 11-5-70
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
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.
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Boy with boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Dock Road visible on opposite side of the river.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970