A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Two ladies and a gentleman pose for photo at the Races in Newcastle West
Fallen Tree at Ardhu Hotel
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Presentation at Kingstons
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Photo of a jockey and his horse galloping past the crowd at the Races in Newcastle West
Scenes from the ceremony of the opening of the New Church Ballylanders
Scenes from the St Johns Pavillion National Artist Drama
Presentation at Kingstons
Pictures of people from Galvone Rd
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Portrait of an unknown woman at the city theatre.
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
A Young athlete being presented with a trophy at the Min Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell 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.
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Jamesborough United soccer team pose for photo on a train at Limerick train station on Parnell street.
Photo of Mr. Mc Donagh at the Limerick Inn on Ennis Road.
Two homless men sleeping rough around the Sarsfield Street area.
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Team photo of a young Treaty Sarsfields at the Gaelic Grounds.
the grounds of the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show 1970
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
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.
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Cast member
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
A prise winning horse at the Cappamore Show
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Jamesborough United soccer team pose for photo on a train at Limerick train station on Parnell street.
Photo of Mr. Mc Donagh at the Limerick Inn on Ennis Road.
Two homless men sleeping rough around the Sarsfield Street area.
Horse and jockey mid jump at the Cappamore Show 1970.
The two captains shake hands in front of the referee
Horse makes jumpat the Limerick Horse Show.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
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 female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at 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
Cast member
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.
Marching band leading the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave Street.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Balloon soars into the sky above Limerick City.
Ladies with young boy enjoying show at Cappamore.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse standing on its rear legs as its handeer trys to control it.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
View of Sarsfield Street from 1970
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
The two captains shake hands in front of the referee
Horse floating over jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Donkey and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Portrait of female singer/songwriter taken by Paddy Tobin for the Limerick Leader.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at 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
Cast members acting a scene.
Battle in the air to win a header.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave Street.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Spectators watching the balloon as it floats into the air
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.