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Emo Court1011 views

Recruits in McKee Barracks, Dublin.1009 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.

Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall, Dublin1009 views

Rifle practice1009 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills, while under the watchful eye of their commanding officer, on a range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

Artillery recruits1008 viewsGlass plate negative showing an Officer presenting a group of Artillery recruits to two religious dignitary's sometime between 1943-1960.

Signal Flag training1006 viewsAn Officer with three enlisted soldiers training and improving their signalling techniques sometime in 1927.

Trail arms right side view1004 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.

Review Parade Phoenix Park1001 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.

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 19261001 viewsA General Officer in Command and his Staff standing to attention beside a gravestone during a Wolfe Tone commemoration in 1926.

National University Dublin1000 viewsAerial photograph showing the complex of the National University Dublin and the surrounding areas

Clondalkin Village1000 viewsAerial oblique photograph of Clondalkin Village

Collinstown Aerodrome 19251000 views

Dublin Airport 1940s999 views

Ceremonial parade at Arbours Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders 1916998 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 recruits997 viewsGlass plate negative showing a naval service Chief Petty Officer demonstrating how to tie rope knots to five recruits sometime in the 1940s.

Lewis machine gun practice997 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills using the Lewis Machine gun while in the lying position and under the command of the commanding officer.

Custom House Dublin994 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Custom House, railway track, ships moored on the Liffey and the surrounding area.

The Salvage Corps inside a hanger in Tallaght Aerodrome.993 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.

Spike Island991 viewsGlass plate negative showing a close up of the fort located on Spike Island.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin988 views

Eucharistic Congress Dun Laoghaire987 views

Cattle Market, Smithfield, Dublin986 viewsGlass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph, showing the cattle market and the surrounding area in Dublin City.

St. Columba's College Rathfarnham985 views

Artane Industrial School985 viewsAerial Photograph of Artane Industrial School with the initials AAC, TJM/TM inscribed on the glass.

Naas town, County Kildare985 views

Re-Organisation of Air Services983 viewsPlate two shows the June 1923 organisation of the Air Corps officers showing the names of each rank.

Troops in Open Group Shot983 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.

Group photograph of army officers983 viewsGlass plate negative of eight army officers, possibly British, standing in a line with swords.

Eucharistic Congress Dublin983 views

IEMA-P-062-309982 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946

Civil War Officers Group Portrait982 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a group portrait of Irish Free State personnel.

Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 1924981 viewsThe 21st Battalion Marching past the Cenotaph at Leinster Lawn led by Comdt Cunningham.

Fairey IIIF979 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.

Officer's Mess Gardens979 views

IEMA-P-062-357978 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

Brigadier General George Adamson and Letter Signed by Eamonn Ceannt978 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.

Naas town, County Kildare977 views

Reserve Troops and Armoured Lorry Outside City Hall 1922976 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"

Portobello Barracks Dublin975 viewsDamaged glass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph showing the main squares of Portobello Barracks, c. 1920s/1930s?

Richmond Hospital, Dublin975 views

Officer sword drill971 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.

Volunteers on horseback, McKee Barracks.971 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.

Eucharistic Congress Arrival of Ship at Dun Laoghaire Harbour With Flyover970 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.

IEMA-P-062-223969 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.

Dublin Airport 1940s968 views

Aircraft Log Books for Bristol Fighter I, Bristol fighter III and the Big Fella966 viewsPlate one shows the arrival of Bristol Fighter I to the Provisional Irish Government. The book states " Issued to Major General Dalton - Chas F. Russell Capt D.C.A. Commanding Eastern District for Provisional Government of Ireland " and is dated 5 of July 1922.

Kingsbridge Station, Dublin965 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.

Inchicore Church965 views

Portrait Sketch, An tÓglach magazine964 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.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin964 views

Peamount Sanatorium964 views

Arrival of Southern Cross963 views

Map of Ireland Indicating R.A.F. Strengths963 viewsPlate one shows a map of Ireland with statistics including ex-R.A.F. pilots in the Air Corps 1922-1950.

Mount Anville School, Mount Merrion963 views

Civillian Posing in Front of Car Outside Officer's Mess Baldonnel962 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.

Lee Enfield shooting practice962 viewsSoldiers on the rifle range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare practicing their shooting skills.

Mater Hospital Dublin [1920s/1930s]961 viewsGlass plate negative, possibly from the 1930s, of an oblique aerial photograph showing the Mater Hospital from the Eccles Street side and the surrounding location.

Hibernian School Phoenix Park, 1925961 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Hibernian School located in Phoenix Park.

Shanbally Castle, County Tipperary961 viewsAerial Photograph of Shanbally Castle, County Tipperary

Letter to John Curran From the Aviation Department960 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a letter from Captain Charles F. Russell to John Curran of 46 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin. The letter concerns a request Curran has made to transfer from his current unit in the department of aviation.

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