A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
French Ambassador visits Limerick Leader Works on 4-5-70, group shot at print works.
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 shot of four men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
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., 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.
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 woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience.
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of Genda Simington and Majella Power of the Nolan School of Dancing with trophies, 5-6-70.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
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.
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.
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.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group shot from Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
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
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
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.
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 five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built house
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
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
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.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
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
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Civil Defence exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Boy with boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Dock Road visible on opposite side of the river.
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
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
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
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970 featuring customers seated.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo with fire engine
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
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
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 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
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.
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Group shot of three men at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
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.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank.
Group shot taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
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.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 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
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake, on 12-5-70
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970.
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.
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
Group shot taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
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.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Action shot of high jump during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
