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Nice1111 viewsFrench crowds at Nice interested in the L.E. Macha

Nice1110 viewsFrench crowds gather to watch the L.E. Macha berth at Nice

Avro Plane Ground1109 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.

Avro 621 Line Up1109 viewsGlass plate negative of a line of three Avro 621s on the ground in Baldonnel with hangars visible in the background.

Runners reaching finishing line1108 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.

Kimmage, County Dublin. Ex Servicemen's House1108 viewsAerial photograph showing the junction of Kimmage Road West and Whitehall Road, the ex-serviceman's house is not identified in this photograph.

Irish International jumping team 19291105 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.

Fermoy Aerodrome 1105 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.

Dash First position 1104 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.

IEMA-P-062-3751103 viewsTaking a well earned rest from turf cutting – Killamuck Camp, Abbeyleix, Co. Carlow. – 23 July 1943.

Officer sword drill1101 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

Cross country race1101 viewsA Glass plate negative showing a cross country race possibly in the Phoenix Park racecourse in Dublin.

The Salvage Corps unloading materials.1099 viewsGlass plate negative showing soldiers of the Salvage Corps unloading material salvaged from British Camps which were located in the Wicklow Mountains. Photograph taken at Clondalkin Railway Station sometime between 1922-1923.

An armoured train.1098 viewsGlass plate negative showing a flat wagon with an armoured protective housing, a 0-6-0 steam locomotive and a six wheeled brake wagon.

Mount Anville School, Mount Merrion1096 views

Tug of war team in Croke Park1095 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.

British & Russian Aircraft1092 viewsPlate one is of a Shackleton aircraft and appears to have been taken from a manual.

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 19261091 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.

Tallaght Aerodrome1088 views

Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views1085 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of a Vickers Vespa, Vickers Type 208 Vespa V, serial V8. This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 5 April 1931 and written-off 12 June 1940. The image shows a front and side views of the aircraft. Glass plate one shows a front view of the aircraft and the serial number cannot be seen. Glass plate two and three show side views of the aircraft with the serial number visible.

Ceremonial Parade at Arbour Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders of 1916.1085 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

Dash First position L Flag 1084 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Dash to First Position L Flag". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin.

Lieut. W. Ryan. CPL C. Rooney1083 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing Lieutenant W. Ryan and Corporal C Rooney working at a map table. One officer is making a collage of an area from aerial photographs. The other officer appears to be using the photographs to sketch a map.

GPO 1916 Commemoration Dublin1083 views

Lansdowne Road Stadium1081 viewsAerial oblique glass plate negative showing Lansdowne Road Stadium and the surrounding area.

Rineanna Mosaic (One Runway)1080 viewsGlass plate copy negative of an aerial view of Rineanna or Shannon airport.

The Artillery Salute for Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 19241080 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Artillery unit saluting at the Arthur Griffiths and Michael Collins Commemoration held at the Cenotaph on the 17th August 1924. This particular glass plate was used in "An tÓglách" for the 30th August 1924 release, pages 10 - 11.

Camac Mills, Inchicore1079 viewsAerial photographs showing Camac Mills, Inchicore, and the surrounding area.

St. Laurence's Gate, Drogheda1078 viewsAerial photograph of St. Laurence's Gate

Miles Magisters on Grass1076 views

First Public Aerial Display by the Air Corps1072 viewsGlass plate negative showing Lieutenant T J Prenderville and Major General Tom Ennis at the First Public Aerial Display by the Air Corps, Phoenix Park.

Agricultural College Glasnevin1070 views

Tactical formation 1067 viewsEleven soldiers practising their tactical drills on the Curragh Plains, Kildare, sometime in 1927. Two rows covering the flanks with the Section leader in the middle. Note the Vickers helmets being worn and the Lee Enfield rifles being carried.The front left soldier is carrying a Lewis machine gun.

Workshops Baldonnel 19381066 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing what appears to be a staged photograph of apprentices at work under supervision in a workshop at Baldonnel.

Officer sword drill1066 viewsGlass plate negative showing a unmounted officer with his sword drawn and in the rest position and his head bowed. Sword drill conducted under the supervision of Captain Flanagan and Captain Nolan at McKee Barracks, Dublin on the 12 March 1927.

Bristol Fighter (18)1065 viewsGlass plate negative of a Bristol Fighter (type 14) F2B Fighter Mk II serial number 18. The aircraft is pictured on the ground facing a hangar with several army officers posing in front of it. The F2B serial 18 arrived in Baldonnel 24 October 1925 and was scrapped in June 1935.

Apprentices1063 views

BF III Crash1060 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.

Foot Drill1060 viewsA Volunteer Force platoon conducting foot drill on a parade square. These soldiers have their Lee Enfield rifles slung over their right shoulders, with their bayonets fixed. Possibly taken in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin, between 1934-1939.

Bren Gun Carriers Curragh1060 viewsGlass plate negative showing Bren Gun Carriers in motion in the Curragh.

IEMA-P-062-3211053 viewsQuartermaster Brett, 25th Battalion, checking his ‘inventory’ of turkeys while based at Ballinamona Camp near Tramore, Co. Waterford – 04 September 1944.

Two couples1052 viewsGlass plate copy negative of two couples posing in a studio for a portrait. The couples are in formal civilian dress.

Under-secretary's Lodge, Phoenix Park1052 views

Lucan, County Dublin1052 viewsAerial photograph of the centre of Lucan Village

Field Kitchen on the Railway line.1052 viewsGlass plate negative showing a field kitchen on the railway line. A soldier from the Railway Protection, Repair and Maintenance Corps can be seen preparing a meal for the troops. This glass plate negative was used in the April 1923 An tÓglac, Volume 1 publication.

Fairey IIIF1051 viewsImages three, shows the Fairey III with several biplanes in a hangar at Baldonnel. Aircraft include the Fairey IIIF, Avro 621 serial 8 and two DH9s serial 6 and serial 7.

Rifle practice1050 viewsSoldiers preparing to march of the firing point after practicing their shooting skills. Located on a range in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

Hurricane in Flight1050 views

Royal College of Science for Ireland1049 viewsGlass plate copy positive of an aerial view of the College of Science

Koehl - The Kaiser - Fitzmaurice - Hunefeld : The Bremen Crew1046 viewsGlass plate copy negative of (from left to right) Captain Hermann Koehl, ex-Kaiser Wilhelm II, Colonel James C. Fitzmaurice and Ehrenfried Gunther Freiherr von Hunefeld

Bristol F2B Biplanes on Ramp1044 viewsGlass plate negatives showing four Bristol F2B Biplanes on ramp with personnel standing in front of or working on the planes.

Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.1044 viewsGymnast in mid air over a vaulting horse in the Gymnasium, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin. The Soldiers name and date of the glass plate negative is unknown.

Review Parade, Phoenix Park, 19261041 viewsGlass plate negative showing the Chief of Staff Peadar MacMahon and General Hogan on horseback inspecting soldiers prior to a march past in the Phoenix Park in 1926.

Emo Court1041 views

Summary of Air Corps 1931-19321039 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a table listing the numbers of officers, NCOs and privates for the years 1931 to 1932.

The bridge at Newbridge1039 views

Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall, Dublin1035 views

Review parade, Phoenix Park, 1926.1033 viewsCeremonial colour party marching towards a review parade which was held in the Phoenix Park on the 11th September 1926.

Boxing ring and chairs for spectators1032 viewsGlass plate negative showing a boxing ring and chairs ready for a boxing tournament. Location is unknown.

Recruits, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin1032 viewsGlass plate negative showing four recruits standing at ease in front of a grotto beside the church in Cathal Brugha Barracks,Dublin, sometime between 1930-1960.

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