A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
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.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games taking part in the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at 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
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Portrait of an unknown woman at the city theatre.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
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:
Horse makes jumpat the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Clergy gathered for the Redemptorist mission
The podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Battle in the air to win a header.
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street
Donkey and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
A prise winning horse at the Cappamore Show
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Presentation at Sarsfield Barracks
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
Horse and jockey mid jump at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Committee officials of the Listowel Harvest Festival: Paul Fitzmorris, chairman decorations committee; Leo Barry, secretary, decorations committee and Jerome Murphy chaiman of the committee
Cast member
View of the hardware counter at Newsoms shop on William Street.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Horse standing on its rear legs as its handeer trys to control it.
Maureen Lordan, Newcastlewest; Pat Foley, Dublin and Caire McArthy, Ballybunion at the festival
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
Horse floating over jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Ned Ryan with That's bonkers winner of the Kennedy cup at Limerick greyhound track. Dog owned by Mrs Eve de Trafford, Pallasgreen
The podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Horse leaping ove hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of the Old Christians hurling team pictured at the Gaelic Grounds.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
Ladies with young boy enjoying show at Cappamore.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Presentation at Sarsfield Barracks
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Exhibition for Crown Radio at the Royal George Hotel.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Cast member
View of the homeware section at Newsoms shop on William Street.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Horse and jockey traversing the course at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Horse makes Jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Clergy gathered for the Redemptorist mission
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Ned Ryan with That's bonkers winner of the Kennedy cup at Limerick greyhound track. Dog owned by Mrs Eve de Trafford, Pallasgreen
The high jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Two jockeys have a quick chat from the saddle
Team photo of the Old Christians hurling team pictured at the Gaelic Grounds.
Horse landing its jump over the hurdle
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Exhibition for Crown Radio at the Royal George Hotel.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Horse sails over jump at the Limerick Horse Show
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Maureen Lordan, Newcastlewest with Pat Foley, Dublin and Claire McArthy Ballybunion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Cast members acting a scene.
View of the homeware section at Newsoms shop on William Street.