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Recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.984 viewsA section of recruits standing at ease outside the equitation school in McKee Barracks.May 14, 2014

Infantry recruit in front of armoured car1088 viewsGlass plate negative showing an infantry recruit being congratulated by a Company Sergeant (CS) in front of a Ford armoured car sometime between 1958 and 1968.May 14, 2014

Artillery recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.1115 viewsGlass plate negative showing two recruits receiving a lesson from their instructing NCO on how to load an artillery round into a 25 pounder field gun. May 14, 2014

Artillery recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.1147 viewsGlass plate negative showing seven recruits smoking while their training Corporal stands on the left hand side in McKee Barracks in Dublin. In the background is a 25 pounder field gun.May 14, 2014

Artillery recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.1590 viewsGlass plate negative showing three artillery recruits in McKee Barracks sometime between 1930 and 1968. The recruits names are unknown.May 14, 2014

Lee Enfield Grenade launcher1811 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Infantry Sergeant displaying how to fire a grenade from a Lee Enfield rifle from the kneeling position. This plate could have been used for instructional purposes and used in training manuals. Taken on the 6th March 1926 possible in the Curragh Camp, Co.Kildare.May 14, 2014

Kit ready for inspection.1239 viewsGlass plate negative of a soldier kit ready for inspection. The glass plate shows the soldiers Lee Enfield rifle, combat webbing with scabbard attached, uniform, issued mug and plate, and bedding. Possible taken between 1922-1950May 14, 2014

Rope Climbing1014 viewsGlass plate negative showing a recruit climbing a rope in a gymnasium wearing his combat webbing with scabbard attached and "Tommy" helmet, taken during or after the Emergency period.May 14, 2014

Vickers machine gun crew1370 viewsA Vickers machine gun crew in a prepared firing position sometime before WW2. Notice the Vickers steel helmet that was in service between 1927 and 1939.May 14, 2014

Infantry section with Lee Enfield Rifles and Lewis Machine Gun.1342 viewsGlass plate negative showing a section of Infantry soldiers carrying Lee Enfield rifles and one Lewis Machine gun, these soldiers are wearing Vickers steel helmets and combat webbing, taken between 1927 and 1931.May 14, 2014

Artillery gun crew conducting drill on a 18-pounder artillery piece.1257 viewsGlass plate negative showing an artillery gun crew conducting drills on an 18-pounder artillery piece, on a Mark V carriage, distinguished by its split trails, and a limber (ammunition carriage). This information combined with the Vickers steel helmets dates this glass plate sometime between 1927 and 1939.May 14, 2014

Lewis gun crew1224 viewsA Lewis gun crew in a firing position during a training exercise prior to WW2. Notice the Vickers steel helmet the two soldiers are wearing.This helmet was introduced into the Defence forces in 1927 until 1939.May 14, 2014

Carl Gustav sub-machine gun training 1408 viewsA section of soldiers receiving instruction on how to operated the Carl Gustav Sub-machine Gun sometime between 1950s-1960s.May 14, 2014

Artillery soldier, McKee Barracks.1282 viewsAn artillery soldier (Recruit) posing for a photograph in McKee barracks sometime between 1940-1960. Notice the white lanyard and artillery collar badges on his uniform.May 14, 2014

25 pounder field gun with gun crew, McKee Barracks.1331 viewsAn artillery gun crew practising their drills on 25 pounder field gun beside E block in McKee barracks sometime during the emergency period. Notice the soldiers are wearing the distinguishable "Tommy" helmets with the Brigade flash on the front of them.May 14, 2014

Recruit weapons training1184 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Corporal demonstrating how to fire a practice grenade (Anti-tank) from a Lee Enfield Rifle to a group of eight recruits holding Lee Enfield rifles with grenades attached, wearing battlefield webbing.May 14, 2014

Reverse view of the correct wearing of battlefield webbing 1924.1145 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier demonstrating the correct way to wear battlefield webbing with a great coat attached under the supervision of Commandant McManus. May 14, 2014

Fitting of the issued belt 19241202 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier from the 26th Infantry Battalion demonstrating how to fit and wear the army issue belt, under the supervision of Commandant McManus.May 14, 2014

Soldiers marching order equipment 19241364 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldiers "marching order" dress. The soldier is demonstrating how to correctly fit and wear this equipment while under the supervision of Commandant McManus. May 14, 2014

Passport photograph taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin.1270 viewsGlass plate negative showing Private McLoughlin and 3444 Sergeant Patrick Dunne from the Supply and Transport Company just before they accompanied Officers going to Switzerland for a Show Jumping Competition in 1927. Both soldiers can been seen wearing bandoliers around their shoulders.May 14, 2014

Tug of war team in training1053 viewsGlass plate negative showing a tug of war team training. Names, dates and location is unknown.May 14, 2014

Cross country race946 viewsA Glass plate negative showing a cross country race possibly in the Phoenix Park racecourse in Dublin. May 14, 2014

Hurling team in Croke Park1138 viewsAn army hurling team sitting and posing for a picture with a gunner and other uniformed men and civilians in front of a stand in Croke Park, Dublin.May 14, 2014

Gaelic football team1116 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Gaelic football team of 18 men with an officer standing in the middle in Croke Park. Names and date is unknown.May 14, 2014

Tug of war team in Croke Park933 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.May 14, 2014

Gymnastic display in a gymnasium970 viewsGymnastic display team conducting various movements in a unknown gymnasium.May 14, 2014

Cork Command hurling team 19241301 viewsCork Command hurling team which defeated General Headquarters team in the semi-final of the Army Chaplain's Cup. For more information see An tOglach Vol II No 1 (New Series) January 12 1924 page 16 - 17 Army Athletic Association Army Hurling.May 14, 2014

Two boxers sparing.1229 viewsTwo soldiers in boxing attire sparing. Note the height and reach difference. Names, dates and location is unknown.May 14, 2014

Runners reaching finishing line949 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.May 14, 2014

Boxing training.1077 viewsTwo men in boxing attire sparing while a referee looks on. Location, names and date is unknown.May 14, 2014

Boxing ring and chairs for spectators926 viewsGlass plate negative showing a boxing ring and chairs ready for a boxing tournament. Location is unknown.May 14, 2014

Company quarter master sergeant making a hurl.1102 viewsGlass plate negative showing a company quarter master sergeant (CQMS) from the 4th battalion, Southern Command showing how to make a hurl.May 14, 2014

Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.938 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.May 14, 2014

Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.1112 viewsGymnast performing a forward flip on a vaulting horse in the Gymnasium, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin. The Soldiers name and date of the glass plate negative is unknown.May 14, 2014

All army boxing team 19261672 viewsGlass plate negative showing the all army boxing team who were selected to represent the Irish Army against the British Army in 1926. The Irish team came second during this competition. Names of the soldiers are unknown at this time.May 14, 2014

Artillery Grooming horses at Islandbridge Barracks846 viewsArtillery soldiers grooming horses outside their stables at Islandbridge barracks under supervision from their superiors.May 14, 2014

Civilian on horseback740 viewsGlass plate negative showing a civilian on horseback just before they attempt to jump over a ditch. Location and date unknown.May 14, 2014

Officer on horseback in McKee Barracks782 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer on a white horse with his sword drawn trotting across a parade square in McKee Barracks.May 14, 2014

Lieutenant on horseback in the Phoenix park, Dublin.785 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Lieutenant on horseback in the Phoenix park sometime in 1923 or early 1924. Note the reindeer's in the background of the shot.May 14, 2014

Irish International jumping team 1929932 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.May 14, 2014

Recruits outside the Army Equitation school, McKee Barracks.1097 viewsA glass plate negative showing three recruits and a Corporal from the Supply and Transport Corps (S&T), holding the bridle of a horse, some time between 1931 and 1942 in McKee Barracks in Dublin.May 14, 2014

Recruits in McKee Barracks, Dublin.877 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.May 14, 2014

International Jumping Competition 1928736 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. This particular glass plate shows a Captain Hume-Dudgeon MC from Great Britain clearing the stone wall on a horse called "Nomination".May 14, 2014

Military International Jumping Competition 19281001 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition which was held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. This particular glass plate shows Captain D Corry from Ireland taking the stone wall on a horse called "Roisin Dubh".May 14, 2014

Military International Jumping Competition 19281042 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. Captain D Corry, Irish Army, can be seen taking the outer fence of the "Trap" on a horse called "Finghin" in the final round.May 14, 2014

Military International Jumping Competition 19281020 viewsGlass plate negative of the Military International Jumping Competition which was held at Ballsbridge Show-Grounds during the Horse Show Week from the 7th August to 10th August 1928. Captain J G O'Dwyer of the Irish Army can be seen making a good clearance over the stile on a horse called "Cuchulain" in Final Round.May 14, 2014

Horse on Bridle1042 viewsGlass plate negative showing a unknown horse on bridle in McKee Barracks.May 14, 2014

Horse on Bridle, McKee Barracks.1183 viewsGlass plate negative showing a horse named "Vixen" on the bridle being held by a soldier from the Equitation school, which was under the command of the Supply and Transport Corps at that time.May 14, 2014

Officer sword drill1166 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer dismounted with his sword drawn, held horizontally to the right at shoulder height.Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, in 1927. Conducted under the supervision of Comdt Scott (Officers' Drill) Captain O'Dwyer and Comdt Ryan.May 13, 2014

Officer sword drill955 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 1927May 13, 2014

Officer sword drill1161 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer mounted on horseback with his Sword drawn at the salute in McKee Barracks, Dublin. Conducted under supervision of Comdt Scott (Officers' Drill) Captain O'Dwyer and Comdt Ryan.Taken on the 16 August 1927.May 13, 2014

Unmounted officer with drawn sword held at shoulder height988 viewsSword drill under supervision of Capt Flanagan and Capt Nolan at McKee Barracks DublinMay 13, 2014

Officer sword drill, McKee Barracks, Dublin.1214 viewsGlass plate negative showing an unmounted officer with his sword drawn resting on shoulder his left shoulder, under supervision of Captain Nolan at McKee Barracks, Dublin, in 1927.May 13, 2014

Officer sword drill, McKee Barracks, Dublin.1489 viewsGlass plate negative showing an unmounted officer from the Army Equitation school drawing his sword under the supervision of Captain Nolan in McKee Barracks, Dublin, in 1927. This glass plate could have been used for a training manual.May 13, 2014

Baldonnel Aerodrome741 viewsAerial photograph showing nine aircraft positioned outside an aircraft hangar.Apr 24, 2014

Baldonnel Officer's Mess750 viewsAerial photograph showing the complex of the Officers Mess in Baldonnel Aerodrome Apr 24, 2014

Baldonnel Aerodrome "Europa"750 viewsApr 24, 2014

Baldonnel Aerodrome "Europa"763 viewsApr 24, 2014

Kilworth Camp773 viewsAerial photograph of Kilworth CampApr 24, 2014

Internment Camp Curragh836 viewsApr 24, 2014

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