A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Crowd enjoys the Mini Olympic parade on Mulgrave Street
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse leaping high into the air as it approaches a jump at the Cappamore Show.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
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
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
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
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.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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.
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Group of men having a bit of banter at the Cappamore Show.
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
Pictured at the decorations committee reception were, front: W.J.Hannigan, chairman of the racecourse committee and Mary B. Healy.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
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.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy at the Limerick Leader office.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
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.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
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
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
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.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy at the Limerick Leader office.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
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.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
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.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
the grounds of the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show 1970
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Portrait of Bernard Carey taken at the Limerick Leader office.
The Baron of Feale (Abbyfeale)
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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)
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.