A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Group shot taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Group shot of four men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Group shot 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.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group with vintage car Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot of fourwomen and a man 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.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Bozo the Clown with a group of children at City Theatre (Musgrave Bros) 9-5-70
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Group portrait of five men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot of four women and a man 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.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 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.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970 featuring customers seated.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 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.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
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 opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies 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.
Interior shot of sitting room at 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
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
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 opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970.
Group shot of three men at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Action shot of race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
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.
Limerick Regatta, boats on river Shannon docks visible on opposite bank taken on 5-16-1970.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
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 sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
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