A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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 shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
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.
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Exterior 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 An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
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 shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake taken on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
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
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
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.
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
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.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Limerick Regatta, boats on river Shannon docks visible on opposite bank taken on 5-16-1970.
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Mayor, priests and others at blessing of boats 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.
Group shot of fourwomen and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
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 two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
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 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 bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
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.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
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.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
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.
Group shot of four women and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
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.
Portrait of three young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
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 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 bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
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.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken 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.
Portrait of three young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
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.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group shot including Des O'Malley, T.D., taken at opening of Limerick Boat Club's regatta on 16-5-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with couple viewing, 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 St 5-21-1970.
Mayor of Limerick and others aboard new express train coach taken at Colbert Station 11-5-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
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.
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
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Group shot of six men and a woman, Gael-Linn Officers taken at the Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street on 12-5-1970
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.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Mayor of Limerick and others aboard new express train coach taken at Colbert Station 11-5-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 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.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970.
Boy with boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Dock Road visible on opposite side of the river.
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
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.
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970.
French Ambassador visits Limerick Leader Works on 4-5-70, group shot at print works.
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.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.