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Dalymount Park1077 viewsAerial photograph of Dalymount Park

Gormanston Aerodrome1076 viewsAerial oblique glass plate negative showing part of Gormanston Aerodrome, the part photographed is set up as a military camp.

Dash First position 1074 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-062-3751072 viewsTaking a well earned rest from turf cutting – Killamuck Camp, Abbeyleix, Co. Carlow. – 23 July 1943.

Officer sword drill1071 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

An armoured train.1071 viewsGlass plate negative showing a flat wagon with an armoured protective housing, a 0-6-0 steam locomotive and a six wheeled brake wagon.

Biplane1070 viewsThis glass plate negative is showing a Biplane stationary on the ground with personnel positioned around it.

Cross country race1070 viewsA Glass plate negative showing a cross country race possibly in the Phoenix Park racecourse in Dublin.

Irish International jumping team 19291069 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.

Kimmage, County Dublin. Ex Servicemen's House1069 viewsAerial photograph showing the junction of Kimmage Road West and Whitehall Road, the ex-serviceman's house is not identified in this photograph.

Fermoy Aerodrome 1069 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.

Avro 621 Line Up1067 viewsGlass plate negative of a line of three Avro 621s on the ground in Baldonnel with hangars visible in the background.

Tug of war team in Croke Park1066 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.

Avro Plane Ground1064 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.

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 19261062 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.

The Salvage Corps unloading materials.1060 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.

Mount Anville School, Mount Merrion1056 views

Tallaght Aerodrome1054 views

Ceremonial Parade at Arbour Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders of 1916.1051 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 1051 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.

The Artillery Salute for Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 19241050 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.

Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views1045 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.

Lieut. W. Ryan. CPL C. Rooney1043 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 Dublin1042 views

Lansdowne Road Stadium1040 viewsAerial oblique glass plate negative showing Lansdowne Road Stadium and the surrounding area.

Camac Mills, Inchicore1040 viewsAerial photographs showing Camac Mills, Inchicore, and the surrounding area.

Officer sword drill1038 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.

Tactical formation 1038 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.

British & Russian Aircraft1037 viewsPlate one is of a Shackleton aircraft and appears to have been taken from a manual.

St. Laurence's Gate, Drogheda1036 viewsAerial photograph of St. Laurence's Gate

Miles Magisters on Grass1032 views

Bristol Fighter (18)1029 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.

BF III Crash1028 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.

Rifle practice1028 viewsSoldiers preparing to march of the firing point after practicing their shooting skills. Located on a range in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

Foot Drill1026 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.

Workshops Baldonnel 19381024 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing what appears to be a staged photograph of apprentices at work under supervision in a workshop at Baldonnel.

Apprentices1024 views

Rineanna Mosaic (One Runway)1024 viewsGlass plate copy negative of an aerial view of Rineanna or Shannon airport.

Field Kitchen on the Railway line.1024 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.

Agricultural College Glasnevin1024 views

IEMA-P-062-3211023 viewsQuartermaster Brett, 25th Battalion, checking his ‘inventory’ of turkeys while based at Ballinamona Camp near Tramore, Co. Waterford – 04 September 1944.

Bren Gun Carriers Curragh1023 viewsGlass plate negative showing Bren Gun Carriers in motion in the Curragh.

Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.1022 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.

Royal College of Science for Ireland1021 viewsGlass plate copy positive of an aerial view of the College of Science

Two couples1018 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 Park1015 views

Koehl - The Kaiser - Fitzmaurice - Hunefeld : The Bremen Crew1011 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

Boxing ring and chairs for spectators1010 viewsGlass plate negative showing a boxing ring and chairs ready for a boxing tournament. Location is unknown.

Summary of Air Corps 1931-19321009 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a table listing the numbers of officers, NCOs and privates for the years 1931 to 1932.

Lucan, County Dublin1009 viewsAerial photograph of the centre of Lucan Village

Review Parade, Phoenix Park, 19261009 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.

Fairey IIIF1008 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.

Bristol F2B Biplanes on Ramp1008 viewsGlass plate negatives showing four Bristol F2B Biplanes on ramp with personnel standing in front of or working on the planes.

Recruits, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin1008 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.

Review parade, Phoenix Park, 1926.1003 viewsCeremonial colour party marching towards a review parade which was held in the Phoenix Park on the 11th September 1926.

The bridge at Newbridge1003 views

Hurricane in Flight1002 views

Le Cliona (03) and the motor torpedo boat, M4, at Dun Laoghaire Pier996 views

Artillery recruits995 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer presenting a group of Artillery recruits to two religious dignitary's sometime between 1943-1960.

First Public Aerial Display by the Air Corps995 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.

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