A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Ladies with young boy enjoying show at Cappamore.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
the grounds of the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show 1970
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street
The podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Battle in the air to win a header.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Presentation at Sarsfield Barracks
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
View of the hardware counter at Newsoms shop on William Street.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Ned Ryan with That's bonkers winner of the Kennedy cup at Limerick greyhound track. Dog owned by Mrs Eve de Trafford, Pallasgreen
Horse makes jumpat the Limerick Horse Show.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
The podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Team photo of the Old Christians hurling team pictured at the Gaelic Grounds.
Donkey and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Presentation at Sarsfield Barracks
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
View of the homeware section at Newsoms shop on William Street.
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.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Horse standing on its rear legs as its handeer trys to control it.
Maureen Lordan, Newcastlewest; Pat Foley, Dublin and Caire McArthy, Ballybunion at the festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Ned Ryan with That's bonkers winner of the Kennedy cup at Limerick greyhound track. Dog owned by Mrs Eve de Trafford, Pallasgreen
Horse floating over jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Clergy gathered for the Redemptorist mission
The high jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Team photo of the Old Christians hurling team pictured at the Gaelic Grounds.
Horse leaping ove hurdle 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.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Exhibition for Crown Radio at the Royal George Hotel.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
View of the homeware section at Newsoms shop on William Street.
