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  • Bureau of Military History (1913-1921)
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  • Irish Army Census Collection (12/11/1922 - 13/11/1922)
  • The Irish Volunteer (1914 - 1916)

Online Collections

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  • Established in January 1947 by Oscar Traynor, the Bureau worked over 11 years to collect revolutionary period (1913-1921) materials
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    Bureau of Military History (1913-1921)
  • Communications (despatches and forms) between I.R.A. Brigade and Battalion Officers and predominately those holding appointments in General Headquarters.
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    The Collins Papers (1917-1922)
  • The National Army Census was taken on 12th/13th November 1922.
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    Irish Army Census Collection (12 November 1922 - 13 November 1922)
  • First printed on 7th February 1914 it was used to communicate orders and directions to the Volunteers as well as highlighting the activities of specific units to inspire others.
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    The Irish Volunteer (1914 - 1916)
  • The collection contains c. 4000 maps and architectural plans and drawings from the British War Office, the Royal Engineer Corps, the Ordnance Survey and latterly the Defence Forces Engineer Corps.
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    Maps, Plans & Drawings Collection (1702 - 2007)
  • Media Hub (20th Century)
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    Media Hub (20th Century)
  • Military Archives holds approximately 40,000 digital images.
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    Image Gallery (20th Century)
  • Military Archives Image Identification Project (20th Century)
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    Image Identification Project (20th Century)
  • Pension and medal applications from veterans of the revolutionary period, and the administration and legislation files linked to the Pensions Board
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    Military Service Pensions Collection (1916 - 1923)
  • Began officially in 2015 with the aim of digitally recording memory, oral history and tradition associated with the Defence Forces since its inception in 1922.
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    Oral History Project (20th Century)
  • An t-Óglách is often described as a successor to the Irish Volunteer publication. The Irish Volunteer was known as the official organ of the Irish Volunteers.
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    An t-Óglach Magazine (1918 - 1933)
  • United Nations Unit Histories (1960 - 1982)
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    United Nations Unit Histories (1960 - 1982)

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Reading Room

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    Reading Room
  • A collection, given to the archives in 2018, containing paperwork specific to the books, the interviews for the books and the interviews themselves.
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    Uinseann Mac Eoin Collection
  • Files concerning Irish Defence Forces contact with British and American Military Authorities during WWII.
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    18th Military Mission
  • Partly covers history of the Irish Air Corps and its aircraft, from the Martinsyde to the Casa, with details on technical aspects of the aircraft.
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    Air Corps Museum Collection
  • On the establishment and organisation of the Air Observer Corps (later the Air Defence Command); covers air and marine intelligence and more.
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    Air Defence Command
  • On the administration of the school, its contacts with other equine bodies, competitions and veterinary files covering inspections of horses, etc.
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    Army Equitation School Collection
  • Papers of the 1924 Army Inquiry Committee, established to identify reasons for indiscipline and mutinous conduct observed in the National Army.
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    The Army Inquiry Committee Papers
  • Reports, minutes and correspondence between members of the Army Organisation Board, created after the post-Civil War demobilisation of personnel.
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    Army Organisation Board
  • Reports to the Dáil Éireann Executive Council on military matters from 1923 to 1930, including the Civil War aftermath, the Army Mutiny and more.
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    Chief of Staff Reports to the Executive Council of Dáil Éireann
  • Anti-Treaty documents (covering administration, publicity and operations) captured in raids, interceptions and arrests and sent to intelligence.
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    Civil War Captured Documents
  • Files relating to Anti-Treaty personnel interned during the Civil War; covers internees and administration of camps, prisons and barracks.
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    Civil War Internment Collection
  • Irish Free State Army reports on operations, anti-treaty activities and more. Sources include General Headquarters and Commands and Divisions.
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    Civil War Operations and Intelligence Reports Collection
  • Featuring transcriptions of radio and telephone reports from the Civil War period, complementing other Civil War collections.
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    Civil War Radio Reports
  • On the 1938 handover of coastal fortifications to the Irish Free State, creation of Coastal Defence Artillery, harbour defence and fort operations.
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    Coastal Defence Artillery Collection
  • An incomplete set of agendas and minutes from Council of Defence meetings, covering the years from 1925 to 1974.
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    Council of Defence
  • On military legal administration between 1922 and 1924, with some material from the later 1920s and 1930s relating to Civil War era legal matters.
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    Court-Martial Administration Civil War Period
  • Reports (with detailed information on Defence Forces positions each year from the Emergency Period on) submitted to the Minister for Defence.
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    Defence Forces Annual and General Reports
  • Articles about, and relevant to, the Defence Forces and its members. These press cuttings have been collected by various personnel over the years.
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    Defence Forces Press Cuttings
  • Covering various aspects of the tactical, organisational, operational and administrative response in Ireland to the outbreak of World War II.
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    Emergency Defence Plans
  • Historical Section (known in the past as the Second Bureau or Military Archives) files on both contemporary and retrospective Revolutionary Period.
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    Historical Section Collection
  • Detailing day-to-day incidents and the noting/tracking of shipping or aircraft at Coast Watching Service lookout posts during the Emergency Period.
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    Lookout Post Logbooks
  • Intelligence collection covering press analysis, intelligence reports and compensation claims from during the civil war and afterwards.
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    Military Intelligence and Press Analysis
  • Intelligence collection of clippings, reports, surveys and correspondence focusing on Northern Ireland and the border area.
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    Military Intelligence Northern Ireland
  • On the Military Mission (a review of US military operations) and the Temporary Plans Division, which influenced the evolution of the Defence Forces.
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    Military Mission/Temporary Plans Division
  • Covering the establishment of an Emergency Period censorship office, its administration, the implementation of various forms of censorship and more.
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    Office of the Controller of Censorship
  • Reports and correspondence from the Postmaster General concerning anti-treaty forces' attacks on communications during and after the civil war.
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    Civil War Post Master General Reports
  • Covers some of the operations and administration of the Corps, which were established to protect the railway network.
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    Railway Protection, Repair and Maintenance Corps
  • Documents and cuttings on IRA internees in UK and more, created or compiled by the Chief Liaison Office and Directorate of Intelligence Office.
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    Truce Liaison and Evacuation Papers
  • Covers the operations and administration of the 32nd to 39th Infantry Battalions, the 1st and 2nd Infantry Groups and the Armoured Car Groups
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    United Nations Operations in Congo
  • A collection of unit Journal entries recording reports on incidents around the country during the Emergency Period.
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    WWII Unit Journals
  • Ministry, and Department, of Defence file series and recent accruals, from the formation of the Irish Free State to the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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    Department of Defence File Series

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Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Hanley Collection

IEMA P 062 006

IEMA-P-062-006

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 06/07/1942 - 07/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-006

Skinheads 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.

IEMA P 062 018

IEMA-P-062-018

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 28/08/1944 - 29/08/1944

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-018

Tea arriving at the 'Front Line' during manoeuvres between Waterford City and Tramore - 28 August 1944.

IEMA P 062 022

IEMA-P-062-022

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-022

A welcome break during manoeuvres.

IEMA P 062 024

IEMA-P-062-024

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 20/07/1942 - 21/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-024

Private Richard Hanley (on the right) finally allows someone else to use his camera - 20 July 1942.

IEMA P 062 036

IEMA-P-062-036

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/07/1942 - 31/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-036

'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.

IEMA P 062 037

IEMA-P-062-037

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 04/08/1942 - 05/08/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-037

Pay parade - Lullymore Camp - 04 August 1942. One can only guess at what the Company Sergeant has said to the soldier waiting in line!!!

IEMA P 062 043

IEMA-P-062-043

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 20/08/1942 - 21/08/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-043

The 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.

IEMA P 062 045

IEMA-P-062-045

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-045

Training for the 56,000 who saw permanent service during the Emergency was arduous. Blistered feet were a common occurance, particulary in the early days.

IEMA P 062 048

IEMA-P-062-048

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 21/08/1942 - 22/08/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-048

A Battalion Bivouac area, among the ruins of the former British military barracks in Cahir, Co. Tipperary - 21 August 1942.

IEMA P 062 051

IEMA-P-062-051

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-051

A company commander holding 'Company Orders'. Company commanders were empowered were empowered to deal with minor offences such as absenteeism.

IEMA P 062 054

IEMA-P-062-054

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 28/08/1942 - 29/08/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-054

Troops on reconnaissance operations passing through Mitchelstown, Co. Cork - 28 August 1942.

IEMA P 062 060

IEMA-P-062-060

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-060

Tea break during manoeuvres. The armbands on the left arms are to facilate umpires in identifying the opposing forces.

IEMA P 062 065

IEMA-P-062-065

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 03/09/1942 - 04/09/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-065

Victory for the 2nd Division! Troops of the 25th Battalion crossing the Blackwater - 3 September 1942.

IEMA P 062 117

IEMA-P-062-117

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 17/09/1942 - 18/09/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-117

Brigade Camp, Youghal - 17 September 1942 - John Harbourne, canteen Manager, serving troops in the open air canteen.

IEMA P 062 128

IEMA-P-062-128

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-128

Hundred of billets were erected throughout the country to cater for the repid increase in personnel.

IEMA P 062 129

IEMA-P-062-129

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 13/07/1942 - 14/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-129

A room orderly has a quiet moment alone. 25th Battalion lines, Bawnjames, Co. Wexford - 13 July 1942.

IEMA P 062 139

IEMA-P-062-139

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-139

The pride of the unit - do you know who they are?

IEMA P 062 196

IEMA-P-062-196

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-196

Having a wash at the end of the day.

IEMA P 062 223

IEMA-P-062-223

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 11/06/1943 - 12/06/1943

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-223

Following 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.

IEMA P 062 237

IEMA-P-062-237

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-237

Ready for inspection.

IEMA P 062 290

IEMA-P-062-290

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-290

Fun and games.

IEMA P 062 309

IEMA-P-062-309

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1946 - 31/12/1946

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-309

Caption - Back to 'Civvy Street' 1946

IEMA P 062 321

IEMA-P-062-321

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 04/09/1944 - 05/09/1944

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-321

Quartermaster Brett, 25th Battalion, checking his 'inventory' of turkeys while based at Ballinamona Camp near Tramore, Co. Waterford - 04 September 1944.

IEMA P 062 323

IEMA-P-062-323

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-323

'The Nation is Profoundly Grateful'

IEMA P 062 339

IEMA-P-062-339

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 21/08/1942 - 22/08/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-339

Troops taking a break on the roadside outside Cahir, while advancing southwards to the Blackwater - 21 August 1942.

IEMA P 062 357

IEMA-P-062-357

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-357

Not all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

IEMA P 062 369

IEMA-P-062-369

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 02/05/1943 - 03/05/1943

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-369

'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.

IEMA P 062 370

IEMA-P-062-370

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-370

Company officers holding an 'O' (orders) group prior to an attack on the 'Enemy'.

IEMA P 062 375

IEMA-P-062-375

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 23/07/1943 - 24/07/1943

Reference Code: IEMA-P-062-375

Taking a well earned rest from turf cutting - Killamuck Camp, Abbeyleix, Co. Carlow. - 23 July 1943.

IEMA P 067 010

IEMA-P-067-010

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-067-010

Catching up with the news.

IEMA P 067 012

IEMA-P-067-012

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-067-012

A 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.

IEMA P 067 022

IEMA-P-067-022

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/03/1940 - 31/03/1946

Reference Code: IEMA-P-067-022

The 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.

IEMA P 067 025

IEMA-P-067-025

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 07/06/1942 - 08/06/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-067-025

Officers of the 25th Battalion relaxing after lunch outside their headquaters, Bawnjames House, New Ross - 07 June 1942. The emergency brought together not alone those who had fought in 1916 and the War of Independence but also those who who had fought on opposing sides during the Civil War.

IEMA P 067 031

IEMA-P-067-031

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 24/08/1944 - 25/08/1944

Reference Code: IEMA-P-067-031

Hurry up and wait! Packing up bivouacs and blankets after an overnight Camp, Flood Hall, Kilkenny - 24 August 1944.

IEMA P 096 003

IEMA-P-096-003

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1945

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-003

It was difficult to maintain boots for inspection. The periodical shortages of polish and the tough treatment caused by long marches and turf cutting meant many tough moments on the parade grounds.

IEMA P 096 005

IEMA-P-096-005

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 05/07/1942 - 06/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-005

An improvised alter at Castle Annagh Camp outside New Ross - 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.

IEMA P 096 006

IEMA-P-096-006

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 18/07/1942 - 19/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-006

Ice Cream comes to Camp Mount Pleasant, Co. Waterford - 18 July 1942.

IEMA P 096 007

IEMA-P-096-007

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 16/07/1942 - 17/07/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-007

The quartermaster waits by the roadside to provide welcoms nourishment to the marching troops - near Dunmore East, Co. Wexford - 16 July 1942.

IEMA P 096 030

IEMA-P-096-030

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 16/08/1942 - 17/08/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-030

Camp Guard awaiting the arrival of the Orderly Officer - 25th Battalion line, Bawnjames Military Camp, New Ross, Co. Wexford - 16 August 1942.

IEMA P 096 043

IEMA-P-096-043

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 09/09/1944 - 10/09/1944

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-043

A 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 - 09 September 1944.

IEMA P 096 062

IEMA-P-096-062

Category: Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Album: Hanley Collection

Date Range: 01/01/1940 - 31/12/1942

Reference Code: IEMA-P-096-062

In September 1939, the strength of the regular army was approximately 6,000. Together with the reserves, particularly the Volunteer Force, the total did not exceed 20,000. On the 10 May 1940, when the German offensive in Western Europe began, the total in permanent service did not exceed 13,355. However, by 31 March 1941 the total reached a figure of 41,463. This rapid increase in personnel put enormous pressure on the regular army cadres and the volunteer force and it is too their credit that a well trained, if ill-equipped, force was quickly established to depend against invasion.

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Civil War Executions

Included in the Military Service Collection are files relating to seventy-two (72) individuals executed during the Civil War as a result of their service with the anti-Treaty forces. Files for a further two individuals - Michael Grealy (DP1835) and Luke Burke (DP903) - who were also executed during the period are not included to the listing below. These executions have been excluded as the Military Service Registration Board (MSRB) judged, that at the time of the events leading to and at the time of the events leading to and at the time of their execution, neither were engaged in active service nor were they members of one of the organisations covered by the legislation.