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Ceremonial parade at Arbours Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders 1916931 viewsGlass plate showing troops conducting the present arms while the last sound is being played by the army band behind them during the 10th anniversary of the execution of the 1916 leaders held at Arbour Hill barracks.

Trail arms right side view931 viewsEnlisted soldier demonstrating the "Trail arms". Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, under the supervision of Comdt Scott, Training operations GHQ, on the 6 September 1927.

Collinstown Aerodrome 1925930 views

Clondalkin Village929 viewsAerial oblique photograph of Clondalkin Village

Review Parade Phoenix Park928 viewsPart of an Artillery Corps passing the saluting stand during a Military review held in the Phoenix Park on the 11th September 1926, showing Artillery soldiers on horseback pulling horse carts with two Officers sitting in each cart.

Hurricane in Flight926 views

Le Cliona (03) and the motor torpedo boat, M4, at Dun Laoghaire Pier926 views

IEMA-P-062-357924 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

Koehl - The Kaiser - Fitzmaurice - Hunefeld : The Bremen Crew923 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

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 1926920 viewsA General Officer in Command and his Staff standing to attention beside a gravestone during a Wolfe Tone commemoration in 1926.

Lewis machine gun practice919 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills using the Lewis Machine gun while in the lying position and under the command of the commanding officer.

Group photograph of army officers915 viewsGlass plate negative of eight army officers, possibly British, standing in a line with swords.

Signal Flag training915 viewsAn Officer with three enlisted soldiers training and improving their signalling techniques sometime in 1927.

IEMA-P-062-309913 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946

Richmond Hospital, Dublin913 views

Naas town, County Kildare911 views

Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall, Dublin910 views

Custom House Dublin909 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Custom House, railway track, ships moored on the Liffey and the surrounding area.

The Salvage Corps inside a hanger in Tallaght Aerodrome.909 viewsGlass plate negative showing soldiers from the Salvage Corps placing salvaged materials inside a hangar at Tallaght Aerodrome. For more information see an article titled "The Salvage Corps" An tÓglách, Volume 6, No 1 (New Series) 5th May 1923, pages 3 - 6.

Spike Island909 viewsGlass plate negative showing a close up of the fort located on Spike Island.

Dublin Airport 1940s908 views

Reserve Troops and Armoured Lorry Outside City Hall 1922907 viewsGlass plate copy negative of reserve troops and an armoured Lancia APC outside City Hall on Dame Street. Troops are pictured standing on the steps of City Hall and along the street in front of the building. At least two men are visible inside the Lancia APC. The top of the lorry has been covered with a wire mesh. Several civilians are pictured walking past in the street and one boy with his hands in his pockets appears to be looking directly at the camera. A caption on the top of the picture reads: " RESERVES - Troops and armoured lorry of the National Army outside the City Hall in readiness for a call to the firing line. (FREEMAN photo) 1922"

Emo Court907 views

Officer's Mess Gardens906 views

Troops in Open Group Shot906 viewsGlass plate negative showing two photographs, the first of which includes eight Free State soldiers, seven of which are carrying weapons, the second image is damaged beyond repair however a part of vehicle and part of a person can be seen in the image.

Cattle Market, Smithfield, Dublin906 viewsGlass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph, showing the cattle market and the surrounding area in Dublin City.

Fairey IIIF905 viewsImages two, 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.

National University Dublin905 viewsAerial photograph showing the complex of the National University Dublin and the surrounding areas

Naas town, County Kildare902 views

Portobello Barracks Dublin900 viewsDamaged glass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph showing the main squares of Portobello Barracks, c. 1920s/1930s?

Civil War Officers Group Portrait896 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a group portrait of Irish Free State personnel.

Eucharistic Congress Arrival of Ship at Dun Laoghaire Harbour With Flyover896 viewsGlass plate copy negative of the arrival of Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri, Legate of Pope Pius XI by mail boat into Dun Laoghaire Harbour to celebrate the 31st Eucharistic Congress. Image shows six aircraft flying in formation in the shape of a cross with the ship visible in the background. Spectators are observing the scene from Dun Laoghaire pier and from small boats in the harbour.

Artane Industrial School895 viewsAerial Photograph of Artane Industrial School with the initials AAC, TJM/TM inscribed on the glass.

Aircraft Log Books for Bristol Fighter I, Bristol fighter III and the Big Fella894 viewsPlate one shows the arrival of Bristol Fighter I to the Provisional Irish Government. The book states " Issued to Major General Dalton - Chas F. Russell Capt D.C.A. Commanding Eastern District for Provisional Government of Ireland " and is dated 5 of July 1922.

Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 1924894 viewsThe 21st Battalion Marching past the Cenotaph at Leinster Lawn led by Comdt Cunningham.

Civillian Posing in Front of Car Outside Officer's Mess Baldonnel893 viewsOne glass plate negative of a man, possibly an officer in civillian attire posing in front of his car. There are several tri-colour flags in the front of the car.

Officer sword drill893 viewsGlass plate negative showing a mounted officer with his sword drawn, right arm extended horizontally and sword vertical. Taken at McKee Barracks under the supervision of Captain Flanagan and Captain Dwyer, office in charge on the 12 March 1927.

Dublin Airport 1940s893 views

Map of Ireland Indicating R.A.F. Strengths892 viewsPlate one shows a map of Ireland with statistics including ex-R.A.F. pilots in the Air Corps 1922-1950.

Brigadier General George Adamson and Letter Signed by Eamonn Ceannt890 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a photograph and a letter. The photograph shows Brigadier General George Adamson and another member of the Free State Army standing by a cannon. The photograph appears to be have been dated 22 April 1922 and then altered to read 25 April 1922. The letter appears to be dated 10 February 1914.

St. Columba's College Rathfarnham890 views

Mater Hospital Dublin [1920s/1930s]888 viewsGlass plate negative, possibly from the 1930s, of an oblique aerial photograph showing the Mater Hospital from the Eccles Street side and the surrounding location.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin888 views

Troops on the March Curragh887 viewsGlass plate copy negative of Irish Free State troops marching to the Curragh after the take-over in May 1922. A caption below the image reads " A Company of Free State soldiers passing through The Curragh on their way to the camp after the taking-over ceremony '

Eucharistic Congress Dun Laoghaire887 views

Volunteers on horseback, McKee Barracks.887 viewsA group of Volunteer soldiers on horseback in McKee Barracks, Dublin. Note the Officers mess in the background of this glass plate negative. Taken sometime between 1934-1939.

IEMA-P-062-223886 viewsFollowing the return of a group of selected officers who had undergone British Army commando courses, a greater emphasis was placed on fieldcraft training and fitness – Slieve Caoilte, Co. Wexford 11 June 1943.

Rev. Fr. O'Riordan886 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a portrait of Reverend Father O'Riordain in military uniform. Portrait appears to have been taken in a studio and shows Reverend Father O'Riordan from the waist up.

Letter to John Curran From the Aviation Department885 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a letter from Captain Charles F. Russell to John Curran of 46 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin. The letter concerns a request Curran has made to transfer from his current unit in the department of aviation.

Prepare to signal one Large Flag885 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Prepare to Signal, One Large Flag.Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin.

Portrait Sketch, An tÓglach magazine884 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a pencil sketch of the Adjutant General Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin by Frank Leah. Many of these sketch portraits appeared on the front covers of An tÓglach magazine in 1923 and this sketch featured on the cover of the 24th March 1923 edition. Leah has autographed the sketch in the top left.

Ballsbridge Spring Show RDS884 viewsGlass plate negative showing the RDS in Ballsbridge while a spring show is on.

Re-Organisation of Air Services883 viewsPlate two shows the June 1923 organisation of the Air Corps officers showing the names of each rank.

Eucharistic Congress Dublin883 views

Hoisting the Flag at the Curragh882 viewsThe first glass plate contains the caption " A Group of Free State Officers salute the Irish Flag after being hoisted on the Water Tower, Curragh Camp '. The flag is not visible in plate one.

Troops in Armoured Car, early 1920s882 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Rolls Royce Armoured Car with a tri-colour suspended from the car, seven personnel are posed in the photograph, two of which are in uniform.

IEMA-P-062-369881 views‘Step together’ week, New Ross – 02 May 1943. Many large towns organised special weeks involving parades, concerts and sports events in which military and civilians participated.

Artillery Grooming horses at Islandbridge Barracks881 viewsArtillery soldiers grooming horses outside their stables at Islandbridge barracks under supervision from their superiors.

Hibernian School Phoenix Park, 1925880 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Hibernian School located in Phoenix Park.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin880 views

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