A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Interior shot of bar featuring bar staff and three customers at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Mayor of Limerick and others aboard new express train coach taken at Colbert Station 11-5-1970
Tony Falahee, Ballynantybeg soccer star, holding trophy, photographed in May 1970 at Limerick Leader Office.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
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.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970.
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.
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.
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 high jumper at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
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
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Mayor of Limerick and others aboard new express train coach taken at Colbert Station 11-5-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group with vintage car at Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
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.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
Action shot of high jumper at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
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
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with couple viewing, part of McInerney's Homes feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Portrait of two young women at Limerick Harriers Hunt Ball, Green Hills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on 5-22-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group with vintage car Limerick Motor Works 13-5-1970
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot of six men with trophies at NDA Reception and Presentation taken at Intercontinental Hotel on 5-19-1970
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.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
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.
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
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.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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
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.
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 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.
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
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, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of young woman at ONE convention 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 relay race at North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
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.
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.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 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.
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 young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at 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.
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.
Shot of two young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
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.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
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.
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970.
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.
Interior group shot of four men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Raising of flag by Mayor at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970