A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970.
Two-storey detached house in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970.
Action shot of high jumper at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Painting of Croom Mill4-5-70
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo with fire engine
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group shot taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
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
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
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
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.
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970.
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.
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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
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
Group shot taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970.
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
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
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.
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.
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.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group shot of fourwomen and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Limerick Regatta, boats on river Shannon docks visible on opposite bank taken 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.
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.
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.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Boy with boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Dock Road visible on opposite side of the river.
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Group shot of four women and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Group with vintage car Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
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.
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.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
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.
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team group photo.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
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 woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Action shot of race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 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.