A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group portrait of four men with crystal trophies at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire team, group photo.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Interior group shot of four 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.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54, O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
At Parkway, Mr. Art Dockery, President of the Sub-Postmasters' Union, presents a plaque to Mrs. A O'Shea, Bridge Street Post Office, Limerick, who retired as branch secretary after 17 years' service. Also included are: Mr. Sean Murphy and Mr. P. O'Shea.
Grop shot of four men and a woman taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses.
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
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.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Central Buildings and the Methodist Church on O'Connell Street on 5-21-1970
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
Ivor Byrne, artist, and another gentleman, with painting of swans, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Action shot of race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Mayor, priests and others at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
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 of Des O'Malley, T.D., and others at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970.
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn 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.
Group portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Exterior shot 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.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, 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.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., cutting tape at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
Bar scene with bar maid and customers seated at counter at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Group portrait from Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
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.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Action shot of high jump during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, 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.
Exterior shot showing Des O'Malley, T.D., making speech at opening of Two Mile Inn Steak House, Ennis Road, on 5-16-1970
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
Group shot from Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Group portait with trophy of Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Club members, winners of Tom and Pascal Trophy, on 5-20-1970.
Teachers' Meeting at Parkway 7-5-70, group portrait of three men
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
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of girl in Irish dancing costume from Nolan School of Dancing, with trophy, taken outside Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick, on 7-5-70
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot of Limerick Judo Club members in uniform taken at 25, Old Clare Street, Limerick on 11-5-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Action shot of high jump during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Shot of two young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Boy with boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Dock Road visible on opposite side of the river.
Streetscape showing demonstration in support of Cement Strikers outside Limerick Leader Office, 54 O'Connell St 5-21-1970.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
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.
Portrait of four men attending Trades Council dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick, 9-5-70
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo with audience.
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
Portrait of girl in Irish dancing costume from Nolan School of Dancing, with trophy, taken outside Limerick Leader Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick, on 7-5-70
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group shot oftwo women and a man taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Interior shot of sitting room at Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Boats at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970 with Dock Road visible on opposite bank
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
