A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
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.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Tail end of the marching band leading the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics.
Marching band leads the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Two members of An Garda Siochana posing for photograph with admiring woman at the Cappamore Show.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy 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.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner.
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Spectators watching the balloon as it floats into the air
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Girl on her horse at the Cappamore Show 1970
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside 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.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
the grounds of the Limerick Horse Show.
The long jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show 1970
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games taking part in the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street.
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Horse makes jumpat the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
A prise winning horse at the Cappamore Show
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Donkey and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Horse and jockey mid jump at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
Portrait of an unknown woman at the city theatre.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
