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Ceremonial parade at Arbours Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders 1916944 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.

Hurricane in Flight944 views

Le Cliona (03) and the motor torpedo boat, M4, at Dun Laoghaire Pier944 views

Trail arms right side view943 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.

Koehl - The Kaiser - Fitzmaurice - Hunefeld : The Bremen Crew941 viewsGlass plate copy negative of (from left to right) Captain Hermann Koehl, ex-Kaiser Wilhelm II, Colonel James C. Fitzmaurice and Ehrenfried Gunther Freiherr von Hunefeld

Review Parade Phoenix Park940 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.

Clondalkin Village940 viewsAerial oblique photograph of Clondalkin Village

Collinstown Aerodrome 1925938 views

Lewis machine gun practice935 viewsSoldiers practicing their shooting skills using the Lewis Machine gun while in the lying position and under the command of the commanding officer.

Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown, County Kildare, 1926933 viewsA General Officer in Command and his Staff standing to attention beside a gravestone during a Wolfe Tone commemoration in 1926.

IEMA-P-062-357931 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

Signal Flag training931 viewsAn Officer with three enlisted soldiers training and improving their signalling techniques sometime in 1927.

Emo Court929 views

Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall, Dublin928 views

Spike Island927 viewsGlass plate negative showing a close up of the fort located on Spike Island.

Group photograph of army officers926 viewsGlass plate negative of eight army officers, possibly British, standing in a line with swords.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin926 views

National University Dublin926 viewsAerial photograph showing the complex of the National University Dublin and the surrounding areas

Naas town, County Kildare925 views

Fairey IIIF923 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.

Custom House Dublin923 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.923 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.

IEMA-P-062-309922 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946

Reserve Troops and Armoured Lorry Outside City Hall 1922922 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"

Dublin Airport 1940s922 views

Cattle Market, Smithfield, Dublin921 viewsGlass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph, showing the cattle market and the surrounding area in Dublin City.

Troops in Open Group Shot920 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.

Officer's Mess Gardens919 views

Naas town, County Kildare915 views

Portobello Barracks Dublin913 viewsDamaged glass plate negative of an aerial oblique photograph showing the main squares of Portobello Barracks, c. 1920s/1930s?

Civil War Officers Group Portrait912 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a group portrait of Irish Free State personnel.

Eucharistic Congress Arrival of Ship at Dun Laoghaire Harbour With Flyover911 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.

Aircraft Log Books for Bristol Fighter I, Bristol fighter III and the Big Fella910 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.

Artane Industrial School909 viewsAerial Photograph of Artane Industrial School with the initials AAC, TJM/TM inscribed on the glass.

Brigadier General George Adamson and Letter Signed by Eamonn Ceannt908 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.

Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, on 17 August 1924908 viewsThe 21st Battalion Marching past the Cenotaph at Leinster Lawn led by Comdt Cunningham.

Civillian Posing in Front of Car Outside Officer's Mess Baldonnel907 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.

Eucharistic Congress Dun Laoghaire907 views

Map of Ireland Indicating R.A.F. Strengths905 viewsPlate one shows a map of Ireland with statistics including ex-R.A.F. pilots in the Air Corps 1922-1950.

Re-Organisation of Air Services905 viewsPlate two shows the June 1923 organisation of the Air Corps officers showing the names of each rank.

Eucharistic Congress Dublin905 views

St. Columba's College Rathfarnham905 views

Officer sword drill904 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.

Dublin Airport 1940s904 views

Rev. Fr. O'Riordan903 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.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin902 views

Portrait Sketch, An tÓglach magazine901 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.

Letter to John Curran From the Aviation Department901 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.

Mater Hospital Dublin [1920s/1930s]901 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.

Volunteers on horseback, McKee Barracks.901 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.

IEMA-P-062-223899 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.

Troops on the March Curragh899 viewsGlass plate copy negative of Irish Free State troops marching to the Curragh after the take-over in May 1922. A caption below the image reads " A Company of Free State soldiers passing through The Curragh on their way to the camp after the taking-over ceremony '

Prepare to signal one Large Flag899 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.

Troops in Armoured Car, early 1920s898 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.

Richmond Hospital, Dublin898 views

Army Jumping Team896 viewsPlate four shows five officers posing in front of a door of the Army Equitation School.

Lee Enfield shooting practice896 viewsSoldiers on the rifle range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare practicing their shooting skills.

Kingsbridge Station, Dublin895 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.

Ballsbridge Spring Show RDS895 viewsGlass plate negative showing the RDS in Ballsbridge while a spring show is on.

Hibernian School Phoenix Park, 1925893 viewsDamaged glass plate negative showing the Hibernian School located in Phoenix Park.

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