Gaelic games, athletics and boxing[1922-1950].
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All army boxing team 19261247 viewsGlass plate negative showing the all army boxing team who were selected to represent the Irish Army against the British Army in 1926. The Irish team came second during this competition. Names of the soldiers are unknown at this time.
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Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.849 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.
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Gymnast in Cathal Brugha Barracks gymnasium.702 viewsGymnast in mid air over a vaulting horse in the Gymnasium, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin. The Soldiers name and date of the glass plate negative is unknown.
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Company quarter master sergeant making a hurl.853 viewsGlass plate negative showing a company quarter master sergeant (CQMS) from the 4th battalion, Southern Command showing how to make a hurl.
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Boxing ring and chairs for spectators695 viewsGlass plate negative showing a boxing ring and chairs ready for a boxing tournament. Location is unknown.
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Boxing training.809 viewsTwo men in boxing attire sparing while a referee looks on. Location, names and date is unknown.
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Runners reaching finishing line711 viewsThe winner of a running race crossing the finish line closely followed by second and third runners as soldiers observe from the sidelines. Names, dates and location is unknown.
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Two boxers sparing.938 viewsTwo soldiers in boxing attire sparing. Note the height and reach difference. Names, dates and location is unknown.
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Cork Command hurling team 1924983 viewsCork Command hurling team which defeated General Headquarters team in the semi-final of the Army Chaplain's Cup. For more information see An tOglach Vol II No 1 (New Series) January 12 1924 page 16 - 17 Army Athletic Association Army Hurling.
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Gymnastic display in a gymnasium728 viewsGymnastic display team conducting various movements in a unknown gymnasium.
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Tug of war team in Croke Park701 viewsGlass plate negative showing the a tug of war team in Croke Park, Dublin during a competition with a referee closely observing what is happening.
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Gaelic football team831 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Gaelic football team of 18 men with an officer standing in the middle in Croke Park. Names and date is unknown.
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Hurling team in Croke Park877 viewsAn army hurling team sitting and posing for a picture with a gunner and other uniformed men and civilians in front of a stand in Croke Park, Dublin.
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Cross country race708 viewsA Glass plate negative showing a cross country race possibly in the Phoenix Park racecourse in Dublin.
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Tug of war team in training800 viewsGlass plate negative showing a tug of war team training. Names, dates and location is unknown.
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