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Le Cliona (03) and the motor torpedo boat, M4, at Dun Laoghaire Pier1083 views

Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.1082 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, 1926.1081 viewsCeremonial colour party marching towards a review parade which was held in the Phoenix Park on the 11th September 1926.

Recruits in McKee Barracks, Dublin.1080 viewsGlass plate negative showing six recruits and a Corporal from the Supply and Transport Corps, holding the bridle of a horse sometime between 1931 and 1942. At that time the Army Equitation School was under the command of the Supply and Transport Corps which was located in McKee Barracks.

Rev. Fr. O'Riordan1079 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.

Dublin Airport 1940s1078 views

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 19261074 viewsA General Officer in Command and his Staff standing to attention beside a gravestone during a Wolfe Tone commemoration in 1926.

Clondalkin Village1074 viewsAerial oblique photograph of Clondalkin Village

Recruits, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin1072 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.

Lewis machine gun practice1072 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills using the Lewis Machine gun while in the lying position and under the command of the commanding officer.

Rifle practice1071 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills, while under the watchful eye of their commanding officer, on a range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

Re-Organisation of Air Services1070 viewsPlate two shows the June 1923 organisation of the Air Corps officers showing the names of each rank.

Eucharistic Congress Dublin1070 views

Boxing ring and chairs for spectators1070 viewsGlass plate negative showing a boxing ring and chairs ready for a boxing tournament. Location is unknown.

The Salvage Corps inside a hanger in Tallaght Aerodrome.1070 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.

Custom House Dublin1067 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Custom House, railway track, ships moored on the Liffey and the surrounding area.

Collinstown Aerodrome 19251067 views

Brigadier General George Adamson and Letter Signed by Eamonn Ceannt1063 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.

Spike Island1063 viewsGlass plate negative showing a close up of the fort located on Spike Island.

St. Columba's College Rathfarnham1061 views

Richmond Hospital, Dublin1060 views

Civil War Officers Group Portrait1059 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a group portrait of Irish Free State personnel.

Review Parade Phoenix Park1059 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.

Bishopscourt House, County Kildare1059 views

Richmond Hospital, Dublin1057 views

Cattle Market, Smithfield, Dublin1056 viewsGlass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph, showing the cattle market and the surrounding area in Dublin City.

Artillery recruits1056 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer presenting a group of Artillery recruits to two religious dignitary's sometime between 1943-1960.

Artane Industrial School1054 viewsAerial Photograph of Artane Industrial School with the initials AAC, TJM/TM inscribed on the glass.

Ceremonial parade at Arbours Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders 19161054 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.

Naval service recruits1053 viewsGlass plate negative showing a naval service Chief Petty Officer demonstrating how to tie rope knots to five recruits sometime in the 1940s.

Arrival of Southern Cross1050 views

Troops in Open Group Shot1050 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.

Peamount Sanatorium1048 views

Officer's Mess Gardens1047 views

Fairey IIIF1046 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.

Shanbally Castle, County Tipperary1044 viewsAerial Photograph of Shanbally Castle, County Tipperary

IEMA-P-062-2231043 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.

Group photograph of army officers1043 viewsGlass plate negative of eight army officers, possibly British, standing in a line with swords.

Officer sword drill1043 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.

Mount Anville School, Mount Merrion1043 views

Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 19241042 viewsThe 21st Battalion Marching past the Cenotaph at Leinster Lawn led by Comdt Cunningham.

Maryboro1040 viewsVertical glass plate negative showing Maryboro and the surrounding area.

Eucharistic Congress Arrival of Ship at Dun Laoghaire Harbour With Flyover1039 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.

Portobello Barracks Dublin1039 viewsDamaged glass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph showing the main squares of Portobello Barracks, c. 1920s/1930s?

IEMA-P-062-3091038 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946

Volunteers on horseback, McKee Barracks.1037 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.

Reserve Troops and Armoured Lorry Outside City Hall 19221036 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"

Lee Enfield shooting practice1036 viewsSoldiers on the rifle range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare practicing their shooting skills.

Stewart Institution Palmerstown1036 views

Map of Ireland Indicating R.A.F. Strengths1035 viewsPlate one shows a map of Ireland with statistics including ex-R.A.F. pilots in the Air Corps 1922-1950.

Naas town, County Kildare1035 views

Inchicore Church1034 views

Aer Corps;Glass Plate Negatives;Military Archives;Photographs1032 views

Dublin Airport 1940s1032 views

Troops in Armoured Car, early 1920s1031 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, Dublin1030 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.

IEMA-P-062-3571029 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

Fermoy Town, County Cork1029 views

Test Bench1028 viewsPlate two shows a man operating a machine that is either pulling an engine out or lowering it into an aircraft. Two men are holding the engine on either side.

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