A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Young boy and his trusty steed.
The Baron of Feale (Abbyfeale)
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Crowd enjoying the weather at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark.
Ball heading out of play
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Team photo of the Old Christians hurling team pictured at the Gaelic Grounds.
Horse easily takes the Jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games taking part in the parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
The podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Calor Gas Display at the Limerick Horse 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
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Photo of Mr. Mc Donagh at the Limerick Inn on Ennis Road.
Clergy gathered for the Redemptorist mission
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Man shows off his horses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Man poses with his Alsatian at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark.
Exhibition for Crown Radio at the Royal George Hotel.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Trophy being presented at the Limerick Horse Show.
two competing players fight to win the header
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Team photo of the Old Christians hurling team pictured at the Gaelic Grounds.
Horse easily takes the Jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner in the Mini Olympic paradde on Mulgrave street.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
The high jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Photo of Mr. Mc Donagh at the Limerick Inn on Ennis Road.
Congregation for the mission at the Redemptorist church
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Man shows off his horses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
A girl and her two Irish Wolf Hounds.
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Exhibition for Crown Radio at the Royal George Hotel.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Man poses with his Alsatian at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Shamrock Rovers striker taking the ball past Limerick keeper.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Portrait of young Treaty Sarsfields player in the Gaeli Grounds
Trophy being presented at the Limerick Horse Show
Horse and jockey taking the jump with ease at the Cappamore Show.
Two medal winners of the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
The high jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Clergy gathered for the Redemptorist mission
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
ICMSA booth at the Limerick Horse Show
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
A lady and her Basset Hound at the Limerick Horse show at Greenpark
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Presentation made to committee members of St. Patrick's GAA club at the Parkway motel
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Keeper battling with Shamrock Rovers player to punch the ball away.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Portrait of young Treaty Sarsfields player in the Gaeli Grounds
Horse clears the Limerick Leader Hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse leaping high into the air as it approaches a jump at the Cappamore Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical 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
First place in the Mini Olympics. Boy being awarded the goald medal on the podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
