A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
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.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
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.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Two members of An Garda Siochana posing for photograph with admiring woman at the Cappamore Show.
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.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
A group of men discussingthe build of a new tractor on display at the Limerick Horse Show.
Mr O Gradey Photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
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)
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Dr. Whelan at Railway Station on Parnell Street
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
View of counter inside Newsoms shop on William Street.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Two members of An Garda Siochana posing for photograph with admiring woman at the Cappamore Show.
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.
Medal winners from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
the grounds of the Limerick Horse Show.
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
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.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Hoorse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clancy, proprieters of Railway Bar, Ballybunnion at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
Girl on her horse at the Cappamore Show 1970
Young boy and his trusty steed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Churn racers at the Listowel Harvest festival
Newcastlewest Gymkana 20 September 1970.
Medal winner from the Mini Olympics at the Gaelic Grounds photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Ned Ryan with That's bonkers winner of the Kennedy cup at Limerick greyhound track. Dog owned by Mrs Eve de Trafford, Pallasgreen
Horse makes jumpat the Limerick Horse Show.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Parade for the Mini Olympics on Mulgrave street
The podium for the Mini Olympics in the Gaelic Grounds.
Pictured at the Opening of Castlematrix from left to right:
Battle in the air to win a header.
Strikers at Clover Meats on Mulgrave Street.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
St. Munchins Rowing Club after marathon row.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Picketers outside a local primary school in Carrigkerry as the sachool is in poor condition and in desperate need of repair.
Presentation at Sarsfield Barracks
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Boy on a shetland pony at the Limerick Horse Show.
View of the hardware counter at Newsoms shop on William Street.
Churn racer at the Listowel Harvest Festival
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Boy and his horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Female jockey leading a horse at the Limerick Horse Show.
Maurice Byrne, Ballymacelligott, winner of the heat of the churn race at Listowel festival
