A large attendance to see the top riders take part in the show jumping at the Limerick Horse Show.
Record crowds flocked to Greenpark Racecourse to celebrate the golden jubilee year for the Limerick Show. This year the show featured well known members of the British and Irish equestrian teams including Harvey Smith and Eddie Macken.
The two day event has a total prize money of £21,000.
British showjumper Harvey Smith talks about the appeal of a country show to an international show jumper.
It's a change from being on the big international circuit.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 31 August 1979. The reporter is Kevin O'Connor.
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