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56th Cadet Class 1979-19811452 viewsPhotograph of the 56th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

57th Cadet Class 1980-19821282 viewsPhotograph of the 57th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

58th Cadet Class 1981-19831542 viewsPhotograph of the 58th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

59th Cadet Class 1982-19841280 viewsPhotograph of the 59th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

60th Cadet Class 1983-19851139 viewsPhotograph of the 60th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

61st Cadet Class 1984-19861230 viewsPhotograph of the 61st Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

62nd Cadet Class 1985-19871240 viewsPhotograph of the 62nd Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

63rd Cadet Class 1986-19881337 viewsPhotograph of the 63rd Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

64th Cadet Class 1987-19891290 viewsPhotograph of the 64th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

65th Cadet Class 1988-19901294 viewsPhotograph of the 65th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

66th Cadet Class 1989-19911377 viewsPhotograph of the 66th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

67th Cadet Class 1990-19921384 viewsPhotograph of the 67th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

68th Cadet Class 1991-19931209 viewsPhotograph of the 68th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

69th Cadet Class 1992-19941116 viewsPhotograph of the 69th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

70th Cadet Class 1993-19951059 viewsPhotograph of the 70th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

71st Cadet Class 1994-19961173 viewsPhotograph of the 71st Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

72nd Cadet Class 1995-19971469 viewsPhotograph of the 72nd Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

73rd Cadet Class 1996-19981164 viewsPhotograph of the 73rd Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

74th Cadet Class 1997-19991108 viewsPhotograph of the 74th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

75th Cadet Class 1998-20001366 viewsPhotograph of the 75th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

76th Cadet Class 1999-20011273 viewsPhotograph of the 76th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

77th Cadet Class 2000-20021510 viewsPhotograph of the 77th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

78th Cadet Class 2001-20031347 viewsPhotograph of the 78th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

79th Cadet Class 2002-20041402 viewsPhotograph of the 79th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

80th Cadet Class 2003-20051417 viewsPhotograph of the 80th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

81st Cadet Class 2004-20061505 viewsPhotograph of the 81st Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

82nd Cadet Class 2005-20071505 viewsPhotograph of the 82nd Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

83rd Cadet Class 2006-20081389 viewsPhotograph of the 83rd Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

84th Cadet Class 2007-20091503 viewsPhotograph of the 84th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

85th Cadet Class 2008-20101554 viewsPhotograph of the 85th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

87th Cadet Class 20121769 viewsPhotograph of the 87th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

88th Cadet Class 2011-20132683 viewsPhotograph of the 88th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

IEMA-P-062-006667 viewsSkinheads 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-062-018555 viewsTea arriving at the ‘Front Line’ during manoeuvres between Waterford City and Tramore – 28 August 1944.

IEMA-P-062-022506 viewsA welcome break during manoeuvres.

IEMA-P-062-024540 viewsPrivate Richard Hanley (on the right) finally allows someone else to use his camera – 20 July 1942.

IEMA-P-062-036582 views‘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-062-037539 viewsPay 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-062-043584 viewsThe 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-062-045547 viewsTraining 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-062-048546 viewsA Battalion Bivouac area, among the ruins of the former British military barracks in Cahir, Co. Tipperary – 21 August 1942.

IEMA-P-062-051495 viewsA company commander holding ‘Company Orders’. Company commanders were empowered were empowered to deal with minor offences such as absenteeism.

IEMA-P-062-054560 viewsTroops on reconnaissance operations passing through Mitchelstown, Co. Cork – 28 August 1942.

IEMA-P-062-060509 viewsTea break during manoeuvres. The armbands on the left arms are to facilate umpires in identifying the opposing forces.

IEMA-P-062-065526 viewsVictory for the 2nd Division! Troops of the 25th Battalion crossing the Blackwater – 3 September 1942.

IEMA-P-062-117575 viewsBrigade Camp, Youghal – 17 September 1942 – John Harbourne, canteen Manager, serving troops in the open air canteen.

IEMA-P-062-128590 viewsHundred of billets were erected throughout the country to cater for the repid increase in personnel.

IEMA-P-062-129605 viewsA room orderly has a quiet moment alone. 25th Battalion lines, Bawnjames, Co. Wexford – 13 July 1942.

IEMA-P-062-139468 viewsThe pride of the unit – do you know who they are?

IEMA-P-062-196525 viewsHaving a wash at the end of the day.

IEMA-P-062-223662 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.

IEMA-P-062-237552 viewsReady for inspection.

IEMA-P-062-290493 viewsFun and games.

IEMA-P-062-309712 viewsCaption – Back to ‘Civvy Street’ 1946

IEMA-P-062-321745 viewsQuartermaster Brett, 25th Battalion, checking his ‘inventory’ of turkeys while based at Ballinamona Camp near Tramore, Co. Waterford – 04 September 1944.

IEMA-P-062-323633 views‘The Nation is Profoundly Grateful’

IEMA-P-062-339669 viewsTroops taking a break on the roadside outside Cahir, while advancing southwards to the Blackwater – 21 August 1942.

IEMA-P-062-357722 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.

IEMA-P-062-369683 views‘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-062-370776 viewsCompany officers holding an ‘O’ (orders) group prior to an attack on the ‘Enemy’.

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