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Kimmage, County Dublin. Ex Servicemen's House945 viewsAerial photograph showing the junction of Kimmage Road West and Whitehall Road, the ex-serviceman's house is not identified in this photograph.Jun 28, 2014
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Dundrum, County Dublin793 viewsAerial photograph possibly showing a housing development near Dundrum village and the surrounding area. Jun 28, 2014
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Minister's House "Frank Aiken"827 viewsAerial photograph of Frank Aiken's house and surrounding area.Jun 28, 2014
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Volunteer Force Artillery Gun Crew1254 viewsVolunteer Force Artillery gun crew being put through their drills under the supervision from a Regular Army NCO. Soldiers can be seen turning an 18-pdr field gun outside of the Officers Mess in McKee Barracks, Dublin, sometime between 1934-1939. These particular 18-pdr field guns were provided to the National Army by the British Forces in June 1922.Jun 26, 2014
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Volunteer Force Artillery Gun Crew992 viewsVolunteer Force Artillery Gun crew being put through their drills on an 18-pdr field gun, by a Regular army NCO. Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, on the parade square in front of the Officers Mess sometime between 1934-1939. Jun 26, 2014
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Volunteers on horseback, McKee Barracks.856 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.Jun 26, 2014
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Foot Drill834 viewsAnother view of our previous glass plate negative GPN-067-003. Note the building in the background is vary similar to buildings located in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin. This glass plate could possibly have been taken on what is today known as the Brigade Training Centre (BTC) square.Jun 26, 2014
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Foot Drill919 viewsA Volunteer Force platoon conducting foot drill on a parade square. These soldiers have their Lee Enfield rifles slung over their right shoulders, with their bayonets fixed. Possibly taken in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin, between 1934-1939. Jun 26, 2014
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Volunteers Force on horseback.774 viewsGlass plate negative showing a group of Volunteer soldiers on horseback in McKee Barracks, Dublin, taken sometime between 1934-1939.Jun 26, 2014
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Standing to Attention1399 viewsTwo Volunteer soldiers standing to attention on a parade square. Both Volunteers are wearing combat webbing and carrying Lee Enfield rifles with bayonets fixed. Note the distinguishable head dress these soldiers are wearing. Taken sometime between 1934-1939.Jun 26, 2014
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The Salvage Corps at Tallaght Aerodrome.1521 viewsGlass plate negative showing the Salvage Corps unloading salvage from a truck from inside one of the hangars 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.Jun 25, 2014
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The Salvage Corps dismantling a British Rest Camp.1044 viewsGlass plate negative showing men of the Salvage Corps demolishing a British Army Rest Camp near the London and North Western Hotel, North Wall in Dublin, sometime in 1923. Jun 25, 2014
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The Salvage Corps unloading materials.924 viewsGlass plate negative showing soldiers of the Salvage Corps unloading material salvaged from British Camps which were located in the Wicklow Mountains. Photograph taken at Clondalkin Railway Station sometime between 1922-1923.Jun 25, 2014
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Tallaght Aerodrome923 viewsJun 25, 2014
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Tallaght Aerodrome980 viewsJun 25, 2014
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Infantry squad with Lewis gun in arrow head formation996 viewsGlass plate negative showing a section of soldiers practising their tactical drills. This formation was know as the "arrow head" formation. Note the "Vickers helmets", Lee Enfield rifles and Lewis Machine guns. Jun 25, 2014
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"V" shape or "Arrow head" formation1542 viewsA section of Soldiers practising their tactical drills on the Curragh Plains, Kildare, sometime in 1927. This formation was known as the "v" shape or "arrow head" formation, which was used to move across open ground providing maximum security to the front and rear.Jun 25, 2014
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Tactical formation 939 viewsEleven soldiers practising their tactical drills on the Curragh Plains, Kildare, sometime in 1927. Two rows covering the flanks with the Section leader in the middle. Note the Vickers helmets being worn and the Lee Enfield rifles being carried.The front left soldier is carrying a Lewis machine gun. Jun 25, 2014
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Platoon in square formation1126 viewsA platoon practising their tactical drills,Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh Camp, in conjunction with Captain Fulham. Taken at the Curragh plains, Kildare, on 27th January 1928Jun 25, 2014
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Platoon in "T" formation1240 viewsGlass plate negative showing a platoon of soldiers preparing to form up in "T" formation.Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh Camp, in conjunction with Captain Fulham. Taken at the Curragh plains, Kildare, on 27th January 1928.Jun 25, 2014
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Cycle patrol in advance formation1708 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Cycle patrol conducting tactical training, Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh camp, in conjunction with capt Fulham.Note the "Vickers Steel Helmets" the soldiers are wearing and Lee Enfield rifles attached to their Bicycles. Each soldier is evenly spaced and providing security to both sides of the road.Taken at the Curragh plains on 13th February 1928Jun 25, 2014
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Signal Flag training877 viewsAn Officer with three enlisted soldiers training and improving their signalling techniques sometime in 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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The fall in and attention640 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This particular signal was the command to "Fall in and Attention". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin. Taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Stand at ease Large flag620 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Stand at Ease".Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Prepare to signal one Large Flag860 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.Jun 25, 2014
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Prepare to signal two Large flag 847 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "prepare to signal". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Dash First position L Flag 948 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Dash to First Position L Flag". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin. Jun 25, 2014
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Prepare to signal two small flag 631 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal meant "Prepare to signal two small flag". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Dash First position 982 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Dash to First Position".Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Army Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags).680 viewsGlass plate negative showing the Army Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags).Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of the Army Signal Corps. This was used in a publication called "Signal Corps Bulletin", taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome742 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome652 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome753 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome642 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome745 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome649 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome737 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome650 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome743 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome681 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome640 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome637 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome728 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome713 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome720 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome644 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome740 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome663 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome773 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Glass plate photograph of Baldonnel Aerodrome.663 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Glass plate photograph of Baldonnel Aerodrome.675 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Glass plate photograph of Baldonnel Aerodrome.682 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Guard of Honour 1278 viewsSoldiers preparing for a Guard of Honour possibly on the grounds of St Patrick's College in Maynooth, Dublin. Note their weapons rifles are placed on the ground in front of them in the position that they are to fall back into. Clerical men can be seen beside the soldiers and also talking to Officers in front of the Soldiers. The "Tommy" helmets the soldiers are wearing indicate that this picture was taken after 1939.Jun 24, 2014
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Slope Arms side view784 viewsEnlisted soldier demonstrating the "Slope Arms", viewed from the side. An entry in the index for this glass plate states that these were taken in order to "enable a responsible officer to pick best positions in conjunction with Dress, Man and Equipment".Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, under the supervision of Comdt Scott, on the 6th September 1927.Jun 24, 2014
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Slope arms from the Advance (1st Motion)794 viewsInfantry Officer demonstrating the 1st motion that is to be conducted once given the command "slope arms from the advance". Possibly in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin, sometime in the late 1920s.Jun 24, 2014
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Port arms front view770 viewsInfantry soldier demostrating the "port arms" drill movement. Taken at McKee Barracks, Dublin, under supervision of Comdt Scott Training operations GHQ 6th September 1927.Jun 24, 2014
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Trail arms right side view902 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. Jun 24, 2014
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Attention position third movement1077 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier demonstrating the third movement to be conducted once given the command to stand to attention with arms, taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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"port Arms" for inspection1217 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier conducting part of a movement that was to be carried out once given the command "Port Arms", taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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Arms Muzzle and bore examination1051 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier demonstrating the correct movement to conduct once given the command to report arms for inspection. Once this movement was completed an NCO or Officer would inspect the muzzle and bore for ammunition or dirt. Taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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