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Officer sword drill634 viewsGlass plate negative showing a mounted officer with his sword drawn and being held vertically. Taken in McKee Barracks in 1927 for a Sword Drill Manual. Conducted under the supervision of Comdt Scott.

Gibraltar634 viewsStreet scene in Gibraltar

Firing party preparing to fire a volley of shots at Arbour Hill Barracks629 viewsGuard of honour at Arbour Hill Barracks, standinf to the front is a firing party preparing to fire a volley of shots, taken during a ceremony to commemorate the execution of the 1916 rising leaders sometime in the 1920s.

24th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class629 viewsPhotograph of the 24th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 9th March 2006. See also IE/MA/RACCC/024

IEMA-P-096-043624 viewsA rare shot of a Mortar Crew. Mortars were in very short supply. Total Stocks in March 1940 were forty eight (48) Brandt 81 mm and one (1) Brandt 60mm. A further fifty (50) 3-Inch Mortars were supplied by Britain in late 1943. This photograph was taken during a live firing practice in the Comeragh Mountains â€“ 09 September 1944.

Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.618 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.

IEMA-P-096-007616 viewsThe quartermaster waits by the roadside to provide welcoms nourishment to the marching troops â€“ near Dunmore East, Co. Wexford â€“ 16 July 1942.

Gibraltar616 viewsStreet scene in Gibraltar

Nice615 viewsIn Nice harbour (France) the L.E. Macha prepares to swing around prior to berthing.

Recruits training.613 viewsGlass plate negative showing a two star corporal giving a lesson to an Officer, a three star private and two recruits on how to check the oil on a Jeep. In the background are some bren gun carriers.

67th Cadet Class 1990-92613 views

25th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class610 viewsPhotograph of the 25th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 15th February 2007

Home610 viewsGraveyard scene

Artillery recruits, McKee Barracks, Dublin.608 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.

"port Arms" for inspection608 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.

Officer sword drill607 viewsGlass plate negative showing a mounted officer with his sword drawn and extended vertically into the air. Taken at McKee Barracks, Dublin in 1927, for use in a Sword Drill Manual. Conducted under the supervision Comdt scott (Training).

26th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class607 viewsPhotograph of the 26th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 19th June 2008

Officer sword drill, McKee Barracks, Dublin.605 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.

Gibraltar605 viewsGroup taken on the occasion of the visit of officers of the L.E. Macha to the Colonial Hospital in Gibraltar. Left to Right (standing) Matron O'Reilly, Sister Maureen Gillan (kneeling), Belle Johnston.

Tug of war team in training604 viewsGlass plate negative showing a tug of war team training. Names, dates and location is unknown.

Officer sword drill601 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.

RPRMC Disbandment Parade600 viewsGlass plate negative showing General Mulcahy and General McMahon receiving the National flag and unit Colours at the Disbandment Parade for the RPRMC.

Officer sword drill599 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.

Officer sword drill596 viewsGlass plate negative showing an unmounted officer with his sword drawn and his arm extended horizontally to the left side. Taken in McKee Barracks in 1927 for a Sword Drill Manual. Conducted under supervision Comdt Scott.

The Salvage Corps dismantling a British Rest Camp.596 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.

"Old Lime Pit" lookout post in the south of Ireland.595 viewsGlass plate negative showing an "Old Lime Pit" at Rathduff in County Cork. This was a sentry position overlooking a double railway. Six soldiers with Lee Enfield Rifles can be seen providing over-watch security for the train crossing the bridge at their location. An Officer can be seen overlooking the sentries ensuring they are providing adequate over-watch.For more information see An tÃ“glÃ¡ch Volume 1 No 5 (new Series) 21st April 1923.

IEMA-P-096-030594 viewsCamp Guard awaiting the arrival of the Orderly Officer â€“ 25th Battalion line, Bawnjames Military Camp, New Ross, Co. Wexford â€“ 16 August 1942.

Gibraltar591 viewsGroup including the officers of the H.M.S. Childers taken on board the L.E. Macha at Gibraltar

Gibraltar590 viewsOn bridge of L.E. Macha entering Gibraltar

Gibraltar589 viewsL.E. Macha entering the harbour at Gibraltar

Gibraltar588 viewsThe L.E. Macha is passed out by a destroyer heading for England from Gibraltar

Gibraltar588 viewsBringing aboard the rations at Gibraltar (L.E. Macha)

Nice588 viewsThe L.E. Macha pulls away from the quayside at Nice, 6/9/48

Gibraltar587 viewsGroup taken just before L.E. Macha left Gibraltar for home

Gibraltar587 viewsGroup on board L.E. Macha on occasion of visit of His Lordship, Most Rev Dr Fitzgerald, Bishop of Gibraltar. Left to Right: Fr Devlin, Comdr T. MacKenna (Irish Naval Service), His Lordship.

Gibraltar585 viewsGroup taken at Colonial Hospital, Gibraltar on occasion of visit of officers from L.E. Macha

Reverse view of the correct wearing of battlefield webbing 1924.584 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.

Arms Muzzle and bore examination584 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.

IEMA-P-067-031583 viewsHurry up and wait! Packing up bivouacs and blankets after an overnight Camp, Flood Hall, Kilkenny â€“ 24 August 1944.

Gibraltar583 viewsNew Guard marches to take over at the Governor's residence at Gibraltar

Gibraltar582 viewsWardroom of H.M.S. Childers at Gibraltar

Gibraltar582 viewsS/Lt O. Byrne in Wardroom of H.M.S. Childers at Gibraltar

Gibraltar582 viewsLooking towards the Admiralty Tower from the deck of the Macha in the Naval dockyard, Gibraltar

Nice582 viewsIrish sailors of the L.E. Macha marching to Sunday morning Mass in Nice (France) 5/9/48

Gibraltar581 viewsView of Gibraltar harbour, US destroyers are seen leaving

Gibraltar581 viewsShopping in Gibraltar

Boxing training.580 viewsTwo men in boxing attire sparing while a referee looks on. Location, names and date is unknown.

Gibraltar579 viewsStoring away the rations at Gibraltar (L.E. Macha)

Gibraltar579 viewsSan Roque, Spain, from roadway leading to La Linea

Nice577 viewsL.E. Macha pulls away from the quayside at Nice (France)

Gibraltar576 viewsL.E. Macha prepares to enter Gibraltar harbour

Ceremonial Parade at Arbour Hill Barracks on the 10th anniversary of the the execution of IRA leaders of 1916.573 viewsGlass plate negative showing a firing party and an army band at the graveside of executed IRA leaders of 1916 at Arbour Hill Barracks in 1926

Gibraltar573 viewsGibraltar from the decks of the L.E. Macha

Gibraltar573 viewsGeneral view of Gibraltar harbour

Gibraltar572 viewsView of Gibraltar from the Spanish customs

Nice571 viewsRatings and Petty Officers of the L.E. Macha forming up outside the Church of Our Lady of Notre Dame, Nice (France) after attending Mass, 5/9/48

Gibraltar570 viewsScene in Wardroom of H.M.S. Childers at Gibraltar

Rope Climbing569 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.

Slope Arms position 3 569 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier demonstrating the correct position to hold the Lee Enfield rifle while conducting the third movement of the "Slope Arms" command. For instructional purposes each command would be broken down into parts, each part would of been photographed and inserted into an instructional manual.

IEMA-P-096-005568 viewsAn improvised alter at Castle Annagh Camp outside New Ross â€“ 05 July 1942. The Army fought a long battle with the Heirarchy to have chaplains appointed to units so that they could accompany the troops on exercise. The Bishops were not intailly in favour of priests travelling outside their dioceses.

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