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Company quarter master sergeant making a hurl.1301 viewsGlass plate negative showing a company quarter master sergeant (CQMS) from the 4th battalion, Southern Command showing how to make a hurl.

Gibraltar1301 viewsGibraltar from Spanish roadway leading to La Linea

Cavalry Corps recruits1299 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Cavalry Corps recruit standing on the foot pegs of a BS motorcycle while aiming a Lee Enfield rifle into the air. Possibly taken in Cathal Brugha Barracks between 1930-1960.

07th Young Officers Wings Course1298 viewsPhotograph of the 7th Young Officers Wings Course taken on their "Wings day" in 1964

Gaelic football team1297 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.

IEMA-P-096-0071295 viewsThe quartermaster waits by the roadside to provide welcoms nourishment to the marching troops – near Dunmore East, Co. Wexford – 16 July 1942.

Avro Plane Ground1294 viewsGlass plate negatives of a ground image of an Avro 621 ( serial A9 ). Avro A9 had been delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome on 17 April 1930 and was crashed at Maynooth 26 November 1930 and written-off. Image shows the Avro plane on grass with two officers in flightsuits posing in front of it.

Recruits, Cathal Brugha Barracks.1294 viewsGlass plate negative showing six recruits standing at ease at the church in Cathal Brugha Barracks sometime between 1930-1960.

Military International Jumping Competition 19281293 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.

President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1291 viewsPresident Kennedy accompanied by Captain Byrne and Colonel M. Hefferon, accredited A.D.C, during his inspection of the Guard of Honour drawn from the Eastern Command, Dublin Airport. Copy image held in the Private Collection of Lt Gen Sean McKeown.

President John F. Kennedy Green Park, Limerick1286 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy entertains the crowds gathered at Green Park Race Course, Limerick as he receives the Freedom of the City. Copy image held in the Private Collection of Lt. General S. McKeown.

26th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class1286 viewsPhotograph of the 26th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 19th June 2008

Nice1284 viewsParty of Irish sailors parade to mass on a Sunday morning in Nice

Officer sword drill1283 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.

Infantry recruit in front of armoured car1281 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.

An tUachtarán Eamon DeValera and President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1280 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, accompanied by An tUachtarán, Eamon DeValera acknowledges the assembled crowds gathered at Dublin Airport, following the welcome reception on the tarmac of Dublin Airport, (Courtesy of the Irish Times).

Air Corps Group Photograph1279 viewsGlass plate copy negative of an early Air Corps group photo. Image shows forty Air Corps personnel posing in a group shot in front of a hangar at Baldonnel.

An tUachtarán, Eamon DeValera and President John F. Kennedy1274 viewsAn tUachtarán, Eamon DeValera, formally welcomes President John F. Kennedy “A Uachtaráin Uasail. In aimn mhuintir na h-Eireann uile agus thar a gceann cuirim céad míle fáilte romhat […]”, Dublin Airport (Courtesy of the Irish Times).

Bristol Fighter (22)1274 viewsGlass plate negative of a Bristol Fighter (Type 14) F2B Fighter Mk II on the ground. F2B serial 22 served Baldonnel from 4 Nov 1925 to July 1935.

Attention position third movement1274 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.

On the range1267 viewsGlass plate negative showing Irish soldiers firing Lee Enfield rifles on the range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare. c1930

Tug of war team in training1265 viewsGlass plate negative showing a tug of war team training. Names, dates and location is unknown.

36th Cadet Class and Military Instructor1262 views36th Cadet Class and Military Instructors, 1961 – 1963 (Courtesy of DFTC)

25th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class1262 viewsPhotograph of the 25th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 15th February 2007

Arms Muzzle and bore examination1259 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.

Cavalry Corps recruits1258 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Trooper and a Cavalry Corps recruits sitting facing each other on a motorbike while the Trooper is playing an accordion. Possibly taken in Cathal Brugha Barracks between 1930-1960.

ARS1257 viewsGlass plate negative of various bi-planes being serviced inside a hangar. Included in the image are a Bristol Fighter F2B, an Avro 504K and two De Havilland DH9s, one of which appears to be serial number 6. The latter was converted to a two seater training plane.

President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1255 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, accompanied by Captain Byrne and Colonel M. Hefferon (A.D.C. to President Kennedy) concluding inspection of the Guard of Honour drawn from the Eastern Command, Dublin Airport (Courtesy of the Irish Times).

RPRMC Disbandment Parade1244 viewsGlass plate negative showing General Mulcahy and General McMahon receiving the National flag and unit Colours at the Disbandment Parade for the RPRMC.

Boxing training.1243 viewsTwo men in boxing attire sparing while a referee looks on. Location, names and date is unknown.

Volunteer Force Artillery Gun Crew1237 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.

RPRMC Disbandment Parade1234 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.

Michael Collins Lying In State1231 viewsGlass plate copy negative of Michael Collins lying in state. Collins is lying on a bed with a bandage wrapped around his forehead. The photograph is taken from a low side view with several Irish Free State Officers partly visible in the background.

The Salvage Corps dismantling a British Rest Camp.1228 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.

Horse on Bridle1221 viewsGlass plate negative showing a unknown horse on bridle in McKee Barracks.

Officer sword drill1220 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.

Military International Jumping Competition 19281215 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.

Rope Climbing1214 viewsGlass plate negative showing a recruit climbing a rope in a gymnasium wearing his combat webbing with scabbard attached and "Tommy" helmet, taken during or after the Emergency period.

88th Cadet Class 2011-20131210 views

Gibraltar1209 viewsNew Guard marches to take over at the Governor's residence at Gibraltar

Nice1208 viewsIrish sailors of the L.E. Macha marching to Sunday morning Mass in Nice (France) 5/9/48

Group Portrait Including Kevin O' Higgins, Arthur Griffith, Michael Brennan and Sean Mac Eoin, 1207 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a group portrait containing military officers, TDs and members of the clergy taken in front of a building. The front row, seated, include from left to right Kevin O'Higgins, Arthur Griffith, Dr. Fogarty (Bishop of Killaloe). Men standing in the back row include Paddy Hogan, Canon William O' Kennedy, Ignatius O'Neill, Sean Milroy and General Michael Brennan.

Repairing a damaged railway.1205 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.

IEMA-P-096-0031199 viewsIt was difficult to maintain boots for inspection. The periodical shortages of polish and the tough treatment caused by long marches and turf cutting meant many tough moments on the parade grounds.

Recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.1199 viewsA section of recruits standing at ease outside the equitation school in McKee Barracks.

Infantry squad with Lewis gun in arrow head formation1198 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.

Nice1198 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

Military International Jumping Competition 19281192 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".

Nice1192 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

Unmounted officer with drawn sword held at shoulder height1191 viewsSword drill under supervision of Capt Flanagan and Capt Nolan at McKee Barracks Dublin

Avro 621 Line Up1183 viewsGlass plate negative of a line of three Avro 621s on the ground in Baldonnel with hangars visible in the background.

Avro Plane Ground1181 viewsGlass plate negatives of a ground image of an Avro 621 ( serial A9 ). Avro A9 had been delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome on 17 April 1930 and was crashed at Maynooth 26 November 1930 and written-off. Image shows the Avro plane on grass with two officers in flightsuits posing in front of it.

Gibraltar1181 viewsGeneral view of Gibraltar harbour

BF III Crash1178 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.

Irish International jumping team 19291175 viewsGlass plate negative showing three enlisted men holding the bridles of six horses in front of the stables McKee Barracks. A notation on the glass plate indicates that the soldiers in this picture are belonging to the International Jumping Team of 1929.

Gormanston Aerodrome1175 viewsAerial oblique glass plate negative showing part of Gormanston Aerodrome, the part photographed is set up as a military camp.

IEMA-P-062-3701174 viewsCompany officers holding an ‘O’ (orders) group prior to an attack on the ‘Enemy’.

Biplane1174 viewsThis glass plate negative is showing a Biplane stationary on the ground with personnel positioned around it.

Gymnastic display in a gymnasium1174 viewsGymnastic display team conducting various movements in a unknown gymnasium.

Fermoy Aerodrome 1173 viewsOne glass plate negative aerial oblique image of Fermoy Aerodrome and the surrounding area taken at an altitude of 2000 ft. Only one glass plate image is present at time of uploading.

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