A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crowd cheer on jockey at the Races in Newcastle West
Dermot Harris and female acquaintance at Kilkee.
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Presentation at Kingstons
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Two ladies and a gentleman pose for photo at the Races in Newcastle West
Dermot Harris brother of Richard Harris at Kilkee
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Presentation at Kingstons
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Photo of a jockey and his horse galloping past the crowd at the Races in Newcastle West
Dermot Harris brother of Richard Harris at Kilkee
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
Team photo of a young Treaty Sarsfields at the Gaelic Grounds.
Two homless men sleeping rough around the Sarsfield Street area.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy at the Limerick Leader office.
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show
Pictured at the decorations committee reception were, front: W.J.Hannigan, chairman of the racecourse committee and Mary B. Healy.
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.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
A prise winning horse at the Cappamore Show
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
With the finish line in sight a young sprinter makes his final dash.
Horse and jockey mid jump at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winners take their positions on the podium at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
The two captains shake hands in front of the referee
Two homless men sleeping rough around the Sarsfield Street area.
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.
Committee officials of the Listowel Harvest Festival: Paul Fitzmorris, chairman decorations committee; Leo Barry, secretary, decorations committee and Jerome Murphy chaiman of the committee
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Ladies with young boy enjoying show at Cappamore.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
A Young athlete being presented with a trophy at the Min Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Photo of Mr. Mc Donagh at the Limerick Inn on Ennis Road.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
The two captains shake hands in front of the referee
View of Sarsfield Street from 1970
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.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
the grounds of the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show 1970
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
A Young athlete being presented with a trophy at the Min Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Marching band leading the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave Street.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Photo of Mr. Mc Donagh at the Limerick Inn on Ennis Road.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Player from Treaty Sarsfields awarded trophy at the Gaelic grounds.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Horse makes jumpat the Limerick Horse Show.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Battle in the air to win a header.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
