A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
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
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
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.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
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.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
A prise winning horse at the Cappamore Show
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
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Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse and jockey mid jump at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
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
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
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
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.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Ladies with young boy enjoying show at Cappamore.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
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Clergy gathered for the Redemptorist mission
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Inside 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
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.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
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.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
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.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show 1970
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Portrait of an unknown woman at the city theatre.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Garda O Sullivan standing outside near the petrol pump at Pallaskenery.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
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