A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Two ladies and a gentleman pose for photo at the Races in Newcastle West
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Dermot Harris and female acquaintance at Kilkee.
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Photo of a jockey and his horse galloping past the crowd at the Races in Newcastle West
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Dermot Harris and female acquaintance at Kilkee.
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Photo of horses running at Newcastle West
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Dermot Harris brother of Richard Harris at Kilkee
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
ICMSA booth at the Limerick Horse Show
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy at the Limerick Leader office.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
The Baron of Feale (Abbyfeale)
The two captains shake hands in front of the referee
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Limerick team photo taken before their game against Shamrock Rovers at Markets field.
A Young athlete being presented with a trophy at the Min Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Pictured at the decorations committee reception were, front: W.J.Hannigan, chairman of the racecourse committee and Mary B. Healy.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
People watching the dog show at the Limerick Horse Show
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Small boy pushing a lawn mower at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
The two captains shake hands in front of the referee
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
A Young athlete being presented with a trophy at the Min Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Committee officials of the Listowel Harvest Festival: Paul Fitzmorris, chairman decorations committee; Leo Barry, secretary, decorations committee and Jerome Murphy chaiman of the committee
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Horse and jockey taking the jump with ease at the Cappamore Show.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Player from Treaty Sarsfields awarded trophy at the Gaelic grounds.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Two homless men sleeping rough around the Sarsfield Street area.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
