A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
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
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Dermot Harris brother of Richard Harris at Kilkee
Pictures from the Tourism Meeting at Limerick City Library
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Pictures from the Tourism Meeting at Limerick City Library
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Family photo taken on race day in Newcastle West
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Group of men having a bit of banter at the Cappamore Show.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy at the Limerick Leader office.
People watching the dog show at the Limerick Horse Show
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Small boy pushing a lawn mower at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Marching band leads the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Limerick team photo taken before their game against Shamrock Rovers at Markets field.
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
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.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Spectators watching the balloon as it floats into the air
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.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Portrait of an unknown woman at the city theatre.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
The Baron of Feale (Abbyfeale)
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
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
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
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games taking part in the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street.
The long jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
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.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Cast member
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
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.
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
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
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
