A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
The Singing Macs picture taken 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.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
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
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
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
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
The Singing Macs picture taken 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.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games taking part in the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
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.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
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.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
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.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Ned Ryan with That's bonkers winner of the Kennedy cup at Limerick greyhound track. Dog owned by Mrs Eve de Trafford, Pallasgreen
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street
Girl on her horse at the Cappamore Show 1970
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs 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.
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Presentation at Sarsfield Barracks
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
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
View of the hardware counter at Newsoms shop on William Street.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
