A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Horse leaping high into the air as it approaches a jump at the Cappamore Show.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Cast member doing her make up.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
ICMSA booth at the Limerick Horse Show
Cast member
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.
Minister for Posts and Telegraphs Gerry Collins with Dr. John Walsh as the wrens are released to mark the opening of the Listowel Harvest Festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Man poses with his Alsatian at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
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
Trophy being presented at the Limerick Horse Show
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Keeper battling with Shamrock Rovers player to punch the ball away.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Group of men having a bit of banter at the Cappamore Show.
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street
ICMSA booth at the Limerick Horse Show
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Spectators watching the balloon as it floats into the air
Dr. John Walsh speaking at the opening of the Listowel Harvest Festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
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.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Tail end of the marching band leading the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics.
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle 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.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
People watching the dog show at the Limerick Horse Show
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Marie O Donovan pictured with trophy at the Limerick Leader office.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
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.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Marching band leads the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle 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.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
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
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
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
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
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.
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.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Young girls enjoying the festivities at the Cappamore Show.
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.
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.
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
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.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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.