A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Ann O'Mahony from Askeaton harpist at Castlematrix, Rathkeale.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse and jockey traversing the course at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
Player from Treaty Sarsfields awarded trophy at the Gaelic grounds.
Horse makes Jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
View from inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Horse leaping ove hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
Horse landing its jump over the hurdle
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
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Horse sails over jump at the Limerick Horse Show
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
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Photo of Jerry Ryan taken at the Limerick Leader offices.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Contestants of the Dog Show at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark 1970.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
A girl and her two Irish Wolf Hounds at the Limerick Horse Show at Greenpark.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 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
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Two jockeys have a quick chat from the saddle
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Maureen Lordan, Newcastlewest; Pat Foley, Dublin and Caire McArthy, Ballybunion at the festival
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
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Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Tail end of the marching band leading the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Photo of Jerry Ryan taken at the Limerick Leader offices.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Local woman and her prise winning cow, trophy presented by priest from the parish.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Jockey preparing to land the jupm of the horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Horse and jockey traversing the course at the Limerick Horse Show.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Trophy winner at the Cappamore Show 1970
Young boy and his trusty steed.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street
Trophy being presented at the Limerick Horse Show
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Lorrane O Sullivan photographed at the Limerick Leader Offices on O Connell Street.
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
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Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Marching band leads the parade on Mulgrave street for the Mini Olympics
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse and jockey taking the jump with ease at the Cappamore Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Horse leaps over jump at the Limerick Horse Show.
The long jump at the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds (1970)
Another prise winning horse and its proud owner at the Cappamore Show 1970.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
ICMSA press conference at Cruise's 29 September 1970.
Maureen Lordan, Newcastlewest with Pat Foley, Dublin and Claire McArthy Ballybunion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Horse easily make the jump at the Limerick Horse Show
Lorrane O Sullivan and mother photographed at the Limerick Leader Offices on O Connell Street.
Preparations for the donkey derby, including Mayor Liddy aboard No. 72, at Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Anothe rhorse jumps over a hurdle at the Limerick Horse Show.
Local participants of the Limerick Community Games walk proudly with their banner.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse leaping high into the air as it approaches a jump at the Cappamore Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.