A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Trophy being presented at the Limerick Horse Show
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators watching the balloon as it floats into the air
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Cast member doing her make up.
Girl and her horse at the Limerick Horse Show
Newsoms shop, William Street, Limerick.
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
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.
Cast member
Girl on her horse at the Cappamore Show 1970
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.
Two young boys playing on a brand new tractor displayed at the Limerick Horse Show.
Spectators enjoying the races at Listowel
Tail end of the marching band leading 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.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Dispaly for Finucanes Electrical at the Limerick Horse Show.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street
Portrait of Brendan Hanagan taken in the limerick leader offices.
Calor Gas dispaly at the Limerick Horse Show
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.
Cast members acting a scene.
Man being presented with trophy for his horse at the Cappamore Show.
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse Show.
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
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.
Garda O Sullivan standing outside near the petrol pump at Pallaskenery.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Hot air balloon soars above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
Girls representing Limerick businesses at the Limerick Horse Show.
Inside Newsoms Shop on William Street.
The Singing Macs picture taken at the Limerick Leader office.
A prise winning horse at the Cappamore Show
Fox huntsman on horseback leads a pack of dogs at the Limerick Horse 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.
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Horse and jockey mid jump at the Cappamore Show 1970.
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.
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.
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Trouble in front of goal for limerick.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Horse and its handler at the Limerick Horse Show.
Garda O Sullivan standing outside near the petrol pump at Pallaskenery.
Phelan -Wedding at St. Pauls.
Horse jumping over the Limerick Leader hurdle at Limerick Horse Show.
Hot air balloon floating above the river Shannon by Clancys Strand.
Portrait of Peter Jackson taken in the Limerick Leader offices.
Bloomfield press conference at the Savoy
Houses in Shannon for sale from Mc Enreys auctioneers
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.
Ladies with young boy enjoying show at Cappamore.
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.
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.
Cast member
All dressed up for the Cappamore Show.
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)
Captain's prize presentation at Limerick Golf Club
Shamrock Rovers team photo taken before their game against Limerick at Markets Field.
Team photo of underage Ballynanty soccer team at Markets Field 1970.
Presentation to Willie Flaherty at Markets Field 1970.