A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Just Looking Boutique, Henry Street, interior shot with model Charlotte McGrath on5-20-1970
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 portrait of three men with crystal trophy at Bord na gCon Dinner held at the Shannon Arms Hotel on 5-19-1970.
Grop shot of six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo group shot with model simulating injury.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
Portrait of woman at Foynes Innon 5-15-1970
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
French Ambassador visits Limerick Leader Works on 4-5-70, group shot at print works.
Group shot depicting presentation to Gerry Dillon of �100 cheque for bestforecourt, Park Service Station on Dublin Road taken on 14-5-70 with Mercedes car in the background. (L to R) John Dillon, Michael Carey, Gerry Dillon and Tim Collins.
Outdoor group shot of seven men including Mayor Coughan at ONE convention held 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 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
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 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 six women taken at libraryconvention at Parkway Hotel on 5-18-1970.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970
Raising of flag by Mayor at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Portrait of man at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
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 depicting presentation to Gerry Dillon of �100 cheque for bestforecourt, Park Service Station on Dublin Road taken on 14-5-70 with Mercedes car in the background. (L to R) John Dillon, Michael Carey, Gerry Dillon and Tim Collins.
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.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd taken on 5-19-1970
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.
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 with audience.
Painting of Croom Mill4-5-70
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
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.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Raising of flag by Mayor at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
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.
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 young woman at ONE convention at Parkway Hotel, Limerick on 5-31-1970.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
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.
Exterior shot of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built houses
Painting of Mill with artist and owners at Croom House Hotel 4-5-70, interior shot of two men and woman standing beside painting of Croom Mills
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Group portrait of teacher and boys at presentation of Fainne Nua to students at CBS Sexton Street on 13-5-1970.
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Mayor making speech over loud hailer during blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on13-5-1970
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.
Todd's Department Store, New Fashion Floor, Mr. Andrew Brown, Miss Mary Aliaga-Kelly, Mr. William Houghj and Mrs. Brown, taken in May 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.
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.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
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
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, first aid demo, at partially built house
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.
Patrick Hickey, chairman, Lough Gur Festival Committee, taken at Limerick Leader Office on 5-20-1970.
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
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.
Group shot of five men showing presentation of cheque at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake 12-5-70
Interior bedroom shot of Treelawn Guest House, Ennis Road, Limerick, taken on 5/22/1970.
Group shot taken at opening of new children's library at Pery Square, Limerick, 2/5/70.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
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
Limerick Regatta, boats on river Shannon docks visible on opposite bank taken on 5-16-1970.
Civil Defence exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo
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.
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
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970 featuring customers seated.
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970
Group shot of five men and one woman at typewriter taken at Limerick Greyhound Track, Guinness Sweepstake on 12-5-70
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.
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.
Group shot of three young women taken at An Oige dance at Royal George Hotel on 12-5-70
Bungalow in Castletroy Area for Begley and Bourke Ltd 5-19-1970
Civil Defence Exercise at Ballynanty 3-5-70, fire demo with fire engine
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.
Presentation made at ITGWU Office, O'Connell Street, Limerick on Sunday, 5/24/1970.
Bar scene with customers seated at Foynes Inn 5-15-1970
Monarchs Showband celebrates 10th anniversary at Royal George Hotel on 5-21-1970
Mayor, priests and others at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970.
Exterior shot of Foynes Inn on 5-15-1970
Ivor Byrne, artist, with another gentleman, with painting of Pope John XXIII, at 36 Colbert Park, Janesboro, on 5-21-1970