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Gaelic football team707 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Gaelic football team of 18 men with an officer standing in the middle in Croke Park. Names and date is unknown.

Nice707 viewsLooking down on Cap Martin (where Yeats lived for a time) from the cemetery at Roquebrune

IEMA-P-096-007706 viewsThe quartermaster waits by the roadside to provide welcoms nourishment to the marching troops â€“ near Dunmore East, Co. Wexford â€“ 16 July 1942.

Gibraltar706 viewsNew Guard marches to take over at the Governor's residence at Gibraltar

Gibraltar705 viewsGibraltar from Spanish roadway leading to La Linea

Nice703 viewsView from the top of the terraced cemetery of Roquebrune, where Yeats was buried, looking out on the Mediterranean

Officer sword drill702 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer dismounted with his Sword drawn held vertically in front of his face. Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, in 1927. Conducted under the supervision of Comdt Scott (Officers' Drill) Capt O'Dwyer and Comdt Ryan. Possibly used for a sword drill manual.

Platoon in square formation702 viewsA platoon practising their tactical drills,Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh Camp, in conjunction with Captain Fulham. Taken at the Curragh plains, Kildare, on 27th January 1928

Recruits outside the Army Equitation school, McKee Barracks.700 viewsA glass plate negative showing three recruits and a Corporal from the Supply and Transport Corps (S&T), holding the bridle of a horse, some time between 1931 and 1942 in McKee Barracks in Dublin.

Nice700 viewsIrish sailors of the L.E. Macha marching to Sunday morning Mass in Nice (France) 5/9/48

The Salvage Corps dismantling a British Rest Camp.699 viewsGlass plate negative showing men of the Salvage Corps demolishing a British Army Rest Camp near the London and North Western Hotel, North Wall in Dublin, sometime in 1923.

Nice699 viewsView of graveyard

Artillery recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.697 viewsGlass plate negative showing seven recruits smoking while their training Corporal stands on the left hand side in McKee Barracks in Dublin. In the background is a 25 pounder field gun.

Arms Muzzle and bore examination695 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier demonstrating the correct movement to conduct once given the command to report arms for inspection. Once this movement was completed an NCO or Officer would inspect the muzzle and bore for ammunition or dirt. Taken in November 1924.

Nice692 viewsParty of Irish sailors parade to mass on a Sunday morning in Nice

Nice690 viewsRatings and Petty Officers of the L.E. Macha forming up outside the Church of Our Lady of Notre Dame, Nice (France) after attending Mass, 5/9/48

IEMA-P-096-005683 viewsAn improvised alter at Castle Annagh Camp outside New Ross â€“ 05 July 1942. The Army fought a long battle with the Heirarchy to have chaplains appointed to units so that they could accompany the troops on exercise. The Bishops were not intailly in favour of priests travelling outside their dioceses.

RPRMC Disbandment Parade682 viewsGlass plate negative showing General Mulcahy and General McMahon receiving the National flag and unit Colours at the Disbandment Parade for the RPRMC.

On the range681 viewsGlass plate negative showing Irish soldiers firing Lee Enfield rifles on the range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare. c1930

Gibraltar678 viewsGeneral view of Gibraltar harbour

Nice678 viewsGang-plank goes ashore from the first Irish warship, the L.E. Macha, to berth at any Mediterranean port. Seaman Joe Higgins of Youghal was first rating ashore on French soil

Infantry recruit in front of armoured car677 viewsGlass plate negative showing an infantry recruit being congratulated by a Company Sergeant (CS) in front of a Ford armoured car sometime between 1958 and 1968.

IEMA-P-067-012676 viewsA Vickers Machine Gun Crew. The Vickers and the lighter Lewis Gun, with the Lee Enfield Mark III rifle, were the main weapons of the infantry battalions.

Nice675 viewsIrish ratings and P.Os. Forming up outside the Church of Our Lady of Notre Dame in Nice

Attention position third movement673 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier demonstrating the third movement to be conducted once given the command to stand to attention with arms, taken in November 1924.

IEMA-P-062-321671 viewsQuartermaster Brett, 25th Battalion, checking his â€˜inventoryâ€™ of turkeys while based at Ballinamona Camp near Tramore, Co. Waterford â€“ 04 September 1944.

Recruits, Cathal Brugha Barracks.671 viewsGlass plate negative showing six recruits standing at ease at the church in Cathal Brugha Barracks sometime between 1930-1960.

Nice668 viewsFrench crowds at Nice interested in the L.E. Macha

Nice662 viewsFrench crowds gather to watch the L.E. Macha berth at Nice

IEMA-P-096-006656 viewsIce Cream comes to Camp Mount Pleasant, Co. Waterford â€“ 18 July 1942.

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 1926654 viewsA unit on Parade during the Wolfe Tone Commemoration in 1926. The soldiers in the rear are presenting arms with rifles while the Officers in the front are in the process of conducting the salute with sword.

IEMA-P-062-370653 viewsCompany officers holding an â€˜Oâ€™ (orders) group prior to an attack on the â€˜Enemyâ€™.

Ceremonial Parade at Arbour Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders of 1916.650 viewsGlass plate negative showing a firing party and an army band at the graveside of executed IRA leaders of 1916 at Arbour Hill Barracks in 1926

Horse on Bridle649 viewsGlass plate negative showing a unknown horse on bridle in McKee Barracks.

Military International Jumping Competition 1928649 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. Captain D Corry, Irish Army, can be seen taking the outer fence of the "Trap" on a horse called "Finghin" in the final round.

Unmounted officer with drawn sword held at shoulder height648 viewsSword drill under supervision of Capt Flanagan and Capt Nolan at McKee Barracks Dublin

IEMA-P-062-375647 viewsTaking a well earned rest from turf cutting â€“ Killamuck Camp, Abbeyleix, Co. Carlow. â€“ 23 July 1943.

Gymnastic display in a gymnasium647 viewsGymnastic display team conducting various movements in a unknown gymnasium.

IEMA-P-062-357646 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

Military International Jumping Competition 1928645 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition which was held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. Captain J G O'Dwyer of the Irish Army can be seen making a good clearance over the stile on a horse called "Cuchulain" in Final Round.

Recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.640 viewsA section of recruits standing at ease outside the equitation school in McKee Barracks.

IEMA-P-062-309639 viewsCaption â€“ Back to â€˜Civvy Streetâ€™ 1946

Military International Jumping Competition 1928637 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition which was held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. This particular glass plate shows Captain D Corry from Ireland taking the stone wall on a horse called "Roisin Dubh".

IEMA-P-067-010635 viewsCatching up with the news.

An armoured train.632 viewsGlass plate negative showing a flat wagon with an armoured protective housing, a 0-6-0 steam locomotive and a six wheeled brake wagon.

Officer sword drill628 viewsGlass plate negative showing a mounted officer with is sword drawn. Conducted under the supervision of a Captain Nolan at McKee Barracks, Dublin in 1927 for a sword drill manual.

Cross country race625 viewsA Glass plate negative showing a cross country race possibly in the Phoenix Park racecourse in Dublin.

RPRMC Disbandment Parade624 viewsGlass plate negative showing General Mulcahy and Major Russell, O/C RPRMC, inspection the soldiers of the RPRMC at their Disbandment parade sometime in 1924.

Runners reaching finishing line623 viewsThe winner of a running race crossing the finish line closely followed by second and third runners as soldiers observe from the sidelines. Names, dates and location is unknown.

Tug of war team in Croke Park622 viewsGlass plate negative showing the a tug of war team in Croke Park, Dublin during a competition with a referee closely observing what is happening.

Naval service recruits621 viewsGlass plate negative showing a naval service Chief Petty Officer demonstrating how to tie rope knots to five recruits sometime in the 1940s.

Volunteer Force Artillery Gun Crew620 viewsVolunteer Force Artillery Gun crew being put through their drills on an 18-pdr field gun, by a Regular army NCO. Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, on the parade square in front of the Officers Mess sometime between 1934-1939.

Rifle practice620 viewsSoldiers preparing to march of the firing point after practicing their shooting skills. Located on a range in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

IEMA-P-062-006619 viewsSkinheads are not a new phenomenon! NCOâ€™s and men of the 25th Battalion showing off their haircuts while on brigade manoeuvres, Castle Annagh Camp, New Ross â€“ 06 July 1942.

Officer sword drill619 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer mounted on horseback with his sword drawn, right arm extended to side, sword held vertically. Taken at McKee Barracks, Dublin. Conducted under the supervision of Comdt Scott (Officers' Drill) Capt O'Dwyer and Comdt Ryan on the 16 August 1927

Dash First position 617 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Dash to First Position".Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.

Repairing a damaged railway.615 viewsGlass plate negative showing soldiers from the Railway Protection, Repair and Maintenance Corps repairing the Douglas Viaduct railway bridge in Cork which was damaged during the Civil War.For more information see An tOglach Volume 1 No 5 (new Series) 21 April 1923.

Infantry squad with Lewis gun in arrow head formation615 viewsGlass plate negative showing a section of soldiers practising their tactical drills. This formation was know as the "arrow head" formation. Note the "Vickers helmets", Lee Enfield rifles and Lewis Machine guns.

Dalymount Park613 viewsAerial photograph of Dalymount Park

Artillery recruits612 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer presenting a group of Artillery recruits to two religious dignitary's sometime between 1943-1960.

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