A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Mayor making speech over loud hailer during blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on13-5-1970
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
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.
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.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
Group shot of Des O'Malley, T.D., and others at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970.
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
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.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
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 of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 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
Outdoor group shot of seven 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.
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 of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Group shot of four men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., cutting tape 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.
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 ITGWU office on O'Connell St on 5-21-1970 with Norwich Union office also in the shot.
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 portrait 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
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, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
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 of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Interior shot of bar featuring bar staff and three customers at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience.
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
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970.
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken 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.
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.
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.
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
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Mayor, priests and others at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
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 of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 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
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
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 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.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54 O'Connell St 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
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.
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
Group shot of three men at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
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
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
French Ambassador visits Limerick Leader Works on 4-5-70, group shot at print works.
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 house
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
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 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.
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
Painting of Croom Mill4-5-70
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, 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
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
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
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 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 demo
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
