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Rev. Fr. O'Riordan1064 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.

Signal Flag training1062 viewsAn Officer with three enlisted soldiers training and improving their signalling techniques sometime in 1927.

Review parade, Phoenix Park, 1926.1061 viewsCeremonial colour party marching towards a review parade which was held in the Phoenix Park on the 11th September 1926.

Eucharistic Congress Dun Laoghaire1060 views

Boxing ring and chairs for spectators1059 viewsGlass plate negative showing a boxing ring and chairs ready for a boxing tournament. Location is unknown.

Recruits, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin1059 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.

Dublin Airport 1940s1059 views

National University Dublin1058 viewsAerial photograph showing the complex of the National University Dublin and the surrounding areas

Rifle practice1058 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills, while under the watchful eye of their commanding officer, on a range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 19261057 viewsA General Officer in Command and his Staff standing to attention beside a gravestone during a Wolfe Tone commemoration in 1926.

Clondalkin Village1056 viewsAerial oblique photograph of Clondalkin Village

Lewis machine gun practice1054 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills using the Lewis Machine gun while in the lying position and under the command of the commanding officer.

The Salvage Corps inside a hanger in Tallaght Aerodrome.1053 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.

Collinstown Aerodrome 19251048 views

Re-Organisation of Air Services1047 viewsPlate two shows the June 1923 organisation of the Air Corps officers showing the names of each rank.

Brigadier General George Adamson and Letter Signed by Eamonn Ceannt1046 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.

Custom House Dublin1046 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Custom House, railway track, ships moored on the Liffey and the surrounding area.

Eucharistic Congress Dublin1045 views

Civil War Officers Group Portrait1044 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a group portrait of Irish Free State personnel.

Artillery recruits1044 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer presenting a group of Artillery recruits to two religious dignitary's sometime between 1943-1960.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin1043 views

Spike Island1043 viewsGlass plate negative showing a close up of the fort located on Spike Island.

Ceremonial parade at Arbours Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders 19161042 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.

St. Columba's College Rathfarnham1041 views

Review Parade Phoenix Park1041 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.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin1038 views

Naval service recruits1037 viewsGlass plate negative showing a naval service Chief Petty Officer demonstrating how to tie rope knots to five recruits sometime in the 1940s.

Artane Industrial School1036 viewsAerial Photograph of Artane Industrial School with the initials AAC, TJM/TM inscribed on the glass.

Fairey IIIF1033 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.

Cattle Market, Smithfield, Dublin1033 viewsGlass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph, showing the cattle market and the surrounding area in Dublin City.

Troops in Open Group Shot1031 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.

Officer's Mess Gardens1030 views

Group photograph of army officers1030 viewsGlass plate negative of eight army officers, possibly British, standing in a line with swords.

IEMA-P-062-3091028 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946

Arrival of Southern Cross1028 views

Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 19241028 viewsThe 21st Battalion Marching past the Cenotaph at Leinster Lawn led by Comdt Cunningham.

Bishopscourt House, County Kildare1028 views

IEMA-P-062-2231027 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.

Shanbally Castle, County Tipperary1027 viewsAerial Photograph of Shanbally Castle, County Tipperary

Peamount Sanatorium1025 views

Reserve Troops and Armoured Lorry Outside City Hall 19221024 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"

Eucharistic Congress Arrival of Ship at Dun Laoghaire Harbour With Flyover1022 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.

Officer sword drill1021 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.

Lee Enfield shooting practice1021 viewsSoldiers on the rifle range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare practicing their shooting skills.

Mount Anville School, Mount Merrion1021 views

Stewart Institution Palmerstown1021 views

Portobello Barracks Dublin1020 viewsDamaged glass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph showing the main squares of Portobello Barracks, c. 1920s/1930s?

Maryboro1020 viewsVertical glass plate negative showing Maryboro and the surrounding area.

Inchicore Church1020 views

Naas town, County Kildare1020 views

Volunteers on horseback, McKee Barracks.1019 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.

Naas town, County Kildare1019 views

IEMA-P-062-3571018 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

Troops in Armoured Car, early 1920s1015 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.

Kingsbridge Station, Dublin1015 viewsGlass plate negative showing Kingsbridge Station [later Heuston Station] located in Dublin. Also captured in this photograph is the Wellington monument and part of the Guinness Brewery.

Map of Ireland Indicating R.A.F. Strengths1013 viewsPlate one shows a map of Ireland with statistics including ex-R.A.F. pilots in the Air Corps 1922-1950.

Civillian Posing in Front of Car Outside Officer's Mess Baldonnel1013 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.

Dublin Airport 1940s1013 views

Aer Corps;Glass Plate Negatives;Military Archives;Photographs1012 views

Portrait Sketch, An tÓglach magazine1012 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.

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