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 IEMA-P-067-0221339 viewsThe critical shortage of equipment was exemplified by the lack of anti-armour weapons. In March 1940, the army possessed one 57 mm anti-tank gun and fourty-one Boyes .55inch anti-tank rifles. Only a further 6 guns and 100 rifles were delievered by the end of the Emergency.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-067-0121222 viewsA Vickers Machine Gun Crew. The Vickers and the lighter Lewis Gun, with the Lee Enfield Mark III rifle, were the main weapons of the infantry battalions. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-067-0101157 viewsCatching up with the news.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-3751043 viewsTaking a well earned rest from turf cutting – Killamuck Camp, Abbeyleix, Co. Carlow. – 23 July 1943.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-3701058 viewsCompany officers holding an ‘O’ (orders) group prior to an attack on the ‘Enemy’.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-369902 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. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-357947 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-339879 viewsTroops taking a break on the roadside outside Cahir, while advancing southwards to the Blackwater – 21 August 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-323841 views‘The Nation is Profoundly Grateful’Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-321996 viewsQuartermaster Brett, 25th Battalion, checking his ‘inventory’ of turkeys while based at Ballinamona Camp near Tramore, Co. Waterford – 04 September 1944. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-309942 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-290660 viewsFun and games.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-237739 viewsReady for inspection.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-223921 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.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-196722 viewsHaving a wash at the end of the day. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-139617 viewsThe pride of the unit – do you know who they are?Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-129838 viewsA room orderly has a quiet moment alone. 25th Battalion lines, Bawnjames, Co. Wexford – 13 July 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-128817 viewsHundred of billets were erected throughout the country to cater for the repid increase in personnel.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-117801 viewsBrigade Camp, Youghal – 17 September 1942 – John Harbourne, canteen Manager, serving troops in the open air canteen.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-065728 viewsVictory for the 2nd Division! Troops of the 25th Battalion crossing the Blackwater – 3 September 1942. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-060706 viewsTea break during manoeuvres. The armbands on the left arms are to facilate umpires in identifying the opposing forces.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-054777 viewsTroops on reconnaissance operations passing through Mitchelstown, Co. Cork – 28 August 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-051694 viewsA company commander holding ‘Company Orders’. Company commanders were empowered were empowered to deal with minor offences such as absenteeism. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-048754 viewsA Battalion Bivouac area, among the ruins of the former British military barracks in Cahir, Co. Tipperary – 21 August 1942. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-045757 viewsTraining for the 56,000 who saw permanent service during the Emergency was arduous. Blistered feet were a common occurance, particulary in the early days.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-043808 viewsThe Blackwater manoeuvres are synonymous with the Emergency. Involving over 20,000 troops, the lasted from 17 August 1942 to 27 September 1942 and pitted the 2nd Spearead division under Maj Gen Hugo McNeill against Maj Gen M.J Costello’s 1st Division. Here the 3rd Battalion passes the 25th Battalion outside Fethard, Co. Tipperary, to take over as advance guard of the Brigade as they proceed southwards with the Spearhead Division – 20 August 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-037750 viewsPay parade – Lullymore Camp – 04 August 1942. One can only guess at what the Company Sergeant has said to the soldier waiting in line!!!Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-036800 views‘A group of warriors’ having a rest, following a tea break, outside Silversprings House, Pilltown, Co, Kilkenny, while on a training exercise prior to the Blackwater Manoeuvres - July 1942. The outdoor life, coupled with the fine weather in the summer of 1942, is reflected in the weather beaten faces. Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-024746 viewsPrivate Richard Hanley (on the right) finally allows someone else to use his camera – 20 July 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-022672 viewsA welcome break during manoeuvres.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-018771 viewsTea arriving at the ‘Front Line’ during manoeuvres between Waterford City and Tramore – 28 August 1944.Feb 09, 2012
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 IEMA-P-062-006884 viewsSkinheads are not a new phenomenon! NCO’s and men of the 25th Battalion showing off their haircuts while on brigade manoeuvres, Castle Annagh Camp, New Ross – 06 July 1942.Feb 09, 2012
 
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