A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
ICMSA booth at the Limerick Horse Show
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Dr. John Walsh speaking at the opening of the Listowel Harvest Festival
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Tail end of the marching band leading 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.
Girl on her horse at the Cappamore Show 1970
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.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
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
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
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.
Two members of An Garda Siochana posing for photograph with admiring woman at the Cappamore Show.
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
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
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.
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.
Two members of An Garda Siochana posing for photograph with admiring woman at the Cappamore Show.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
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.
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.
Girl on her horse at the Cappamore Show 1970
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
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.
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.