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Avro Cadet 631619 viewsPlates two show six Avro 631 Cadets in a line-up on the ground in Baldonnel. Oct 31, 2013
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Avro Cadet 631608 viewsPlates one and two show six Avro 631 Cadets in a line-up on the ground in Baldonnel. The serial number of one aircraft, serial C4 is visible in plate oneOct 31, 2013
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Officer's Mess Gardens776 viewsOct 31, 2013
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Officer's Mess Gardens699 viewsOct 31, 2013
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Officer's Mess Gardens799 viewsOct 31, 2013
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Officer's Mess Gardens806 viewsOct 31, 2013
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Officer's Mess Gardens855 viewsOct 31, 2013
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DH8 (Showing Wireless Set)796 viewsGlass plate copy negatives showing the wireless set inside an aircraft. The aircraft appears to be in fact an Airco DH9.Oct 31, 2013
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DH8 (Showing Wireless Set)712 viewsGlass plate copy negatives showing the wirless set inside an aircraft. The aircraft appears to be in fact an Airco DH9.Oct 31, 2013
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Lieut. W. Ryan. CPL C. Rooney900 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing Lieutenant W. Ryan and Corporal C Rooney working at a map table. One officer is making a collage of an area from aerial photographs. The other officer appears to be using the photographs to sketch a map.Oct 31, 2013
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Workshops Baldonnel 1938755 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing what appears to be a staged photograph of apprentices at work under supervision in a workshop at Baldonnel.Oct 31, 2013
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Workshops Baldonnel 1938882 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing what appears to be a staged photograph of apprentices at work under supervision in a workshop at Baldonnel.Oct 31, 2013
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Fairey IIIF874 viewsImages three, 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.Oct 31, 2013
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Fairey IIIF772 viewsImages three, 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.Oct 31, 2013
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Fairey IIIF855 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.Oct 31, 2013
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Fairey IIIF781 viewsThe first staged image shows the Fairey being examined inside a hangar. A man who appears to be in civilian attire and a member of the Free State Army examine the front of the aircraft while a mechanic appears to examine the underside of the back.Oct 31, 2013
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Mosaic Collinstown1027 viewsGlass plate copy negative of an aerial image of Collinstown taken at 4000 feet. The image shows Dublin airport and environs. Under the image details of the photograph are recorded as follows: Date: 10-6-37, Time: 10.00 HRS, Scale: R.F. 1/6850, F.L.: 7" , Height: 4,000'Oct 31, 2013
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Vespa V4629 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a Vickers Vespa (Vickers Type 193 Vespa IV serial V4). This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 14 April 1930 and was written-off after a crash at the Curragh Military Camp, Kildare 9 April 1931. Image shows two members of flight-crew in flying clothes wearing parachutes posing in front of the aircraft. Hangars and a second Vickers Vespa are visible in the background.Oct 31, 2013
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Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views667 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of a Vickers Vespa, Vickers Type 208 Vespa V, serial V8. This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 5 April 1931 and written-off 12 June 1940. The image shows a front and side views of the aircraft. Glass plate one shows a front view of the aircraft and the serial number cannot be seen. Glass plate two and three show side views of the aircraft with the serial number visible.Oct 31, 2013
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Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views874 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of a Vickers Vespa, Vickers Type 208 Vespa V, serial V8. This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 5 April 1931 and written-off 12 June 1940. The image shows a front and side views of the aircraft. Glass plate one shows a front view of the aircraft and the serial number cannot be seen. Glass plate two and three show side views of the aircraft with the serial number visible.Oct 31, 2013
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Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views752 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of a Vickers Vespa, Vickers Type 208 Vespa V, serial V8. This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 5 April 1931 and written-off 12 June 1940. The image shows a front and side views of the aircraft. Glass plate one shows a front view of the aircraft and the serial number cannot be seen. Glass plate two and three show side views of the aircraft with the serial number visible.Oct 31, 2013
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No. 1 Army Band1019 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a photograph of the army number one band posing with their instruments for a group portrait image at Portobello Barracks. Thirty-eight members of the army band, arranged in four rows pose with two officers in dress uniform.Oct 31, 2013
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Folding Parachute in A.R.S. Baldonnel786 viewsGlass plate negative of a possibly staged photograph showing the folding of a parachute in a hangar in Baldonnel. The parachute is being folded on a workbench in the foreground of the image. Aircraft visible in the background include EI AAA, a Bristol Fighter (type 14 F2B Fighter MK II serial 21) and an Airco DH9 (serial number 8). Written in green pen on the top of the glass plate: " 20.3.1930 F.L. 7.25" G110 Folding Parachute in A.R.S. Baldonnel "Oct 31, 2013
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BF III Crash771 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.Oct 31, 2013
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BF III Crash891 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.Oct 31, 2013
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BF III Crash954 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.Oct 31, 2013
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Bristol Fighter (18)891 viewsGlass plate negative of a Bristol Fighter (type 14) F2B Fighter Mk II serial number 18. The aircraft is pictured on the ground facing a hangar with several army officers posing in front of it. The F2B serial 18 arrived in Baldonnel 24 October 1925 and was scrapped in June 1935.Oct 31, 2013
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Bristol Fighter (22)969 viewsGlass plate negative of a Bristol Fighter (Type 14) F2B Fighter Mk II on the ground. F2B serial 22 served Baldonnel from 4 Nov 1925 to July 1935.Oct 31, 2013
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ARS963 viewsGlass plate negative of various bi-planes being serviced inside a hangar. Included in the image are a Bristol Fighter F2B, an Avro 504K and two De Havilland DH9s, one of which appears to be serial number 6. The latter was converted to a two seater training plane.Oct 31, 2013
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Avro 621 Line Up891 viewsGlass plate negative of a line of three Avro 621s on the ground in Baldonnel with hangars visible in the background.Oct 31, 2013
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Avro Plane Ground904 viewsGlass plate negatives of a ground image of an Avro 621 ( serial A9 ). Avro A9 had been delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome on 17 April 1930 and was crashed at Maynooth 26 November 1930 and written-off. Image shows the Avro plane on grass with two officers in flightsuits posing in front of it.Oct 31, 2013
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Avro Plane Ground1014 viewsGlass plate negatives of a ground image of an Avro 621 ( serial A9 ). Avro A9 had been delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome on 17 April 1930 and was crashed at Maynooth 26 November 1930 and written-off. Image shows the Avro plane on grass with two officers in flightsuits posing in front of it.Oct 31, 2013
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Avro Plane Ground1001 viewsGlass plate negatives of a ground image of an Avro 621 ( serial A9 ). Avro A9 had been delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome on 17 April 1930 and was crashed at Maynooth 26 November 1930 and written-off. Image shows the Avro plane on grass with two officers in flightsuits posing in front of it.Oct 31, 2013
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36th Cadet Class and Military Instructor1077 views36th Cadet Class and Military Instructors, 1961 – 1963 (Courtesy of DFTC)Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy Arbour Hill1204 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy studies the Arbour Hill 1916 Memorial, alongside students of the 36th Cadet Class and Commandant P. Daly, Taoiseach Mr. Sean Lemass, Commandant J. O’Brien (A.D.C. to the Taoiseach), Colonel M. Hefferon (A.D.C. to President Kennedy) and the Chief of Staff Lt. General S. McKeown, (Courtesy of the Irish Times).Jun 21, 2013
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An tUachtarán Eamon DeValera and President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1071 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, accompanied by An tUachtarán, Eamon DeValera acknowledges the assembled crowds gathered at Dublin Airport, following the welcome reception on the tarmac of Dublin Airport, (Courtesy of the Irish Times).Jun 21, 2013
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An tUachtarán, Eamon DeValera and President John F. Kennedy1060 viewsAn tUachtarán, Eamon DeValera, formally welcomes President John F. Kennedy “A Uachtaráin Uasail. In aimn mhuintir na h-Eireann uile agus thar a gceann cuirim céad míle fáilte romhat […]”, Dublin Airport (Courtesy of the Irish Times).Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1000 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, accompanied by Captain Byrne and Colonel M. Hefferon (A.D.C. to President Kennedy) during his inspection of the Guard of Honour drawn from the Eastern Command, Dublin Airport (Courtesy of the Irish Times).Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1050 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, accompanied by Captain Byrne and Colonel M. Hefferon (A.D.C. to President Kennedy) concluding inspection of the Guard of Honour drawn from the Eastern Command, Dublin Airport (Courtesy of the Irish Times).Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy New Ross1092 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, enjoying light refreshments with the people of New Ross. (Courtesy of the Irish Times). Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy Arbour Hill1985 viewsThe Last Post is sounded at the 1916 Memorial, Arbour Hill. The Cadet Guard of honour from the Military College, under Lieutenant Frank Colclough present arms. The Presidential party featured are Commandant P. Daly, Taoiseach Mr. Sean Lemass, Commandant J. O’Brien (A.D.C. to the Taoiseach), President John F. Kennedy, Colonel M. Hefferon (A.D.C. to President Kennedy) and the Chief of Staff Lt. General S. McKeown, (Courtesy of Brigadier General Colclough).Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy Green Park, Limerick1075 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy entertains the crowds gathered at Green Park Race Course, Limerick as he receives the Freedom of the City. Copy image held in the Private Collection of Lt. General S. McKeown. Jun 21, 2013
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President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport1075 viewsPresident Kennedy accompanied by Captain Byrne and Colonel M. Hefferon, accredited A.D.C, during his inspection of the Guard of Honour drawn from the Eastern Command, Dublin Airport. Copy image held in the Private Collection of Lt Gen Sean McKeown.Jun 21, 2013
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IEMA-P-096-0621437 viewsIn 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.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-096-0431185 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 – 09 September 1944.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-096-0301207 viewsCamp Guard awaiting the arrival of the Orderly Officer – 25th Battalion line, Bawnjames Military Camp, New Ross, Co. Wexford – 16 August 1942. Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-096-0071103 viewsThe quartermaster waits by the roadside to provide welcoms nourishment to the marching troops – near Dunmore East, Co. Wexford – 16 July 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-096-0061094 viewsIce Cream comes to Camp Mount Pleasant, Co. Waterford – 18 July 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-096-0051117 viewsAn 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. Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-096-0031015 viewsIt 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. Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-067-0311198 viewsHurry up and wait! Packing up bivouacs and blankets after an overnight Camp, Flood Hall, Kilkenny – 24 August 1944.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-067-0251205 viewsOfficers 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. Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-067-0221244 viewsThe 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.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-067-0121141 viewsA 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. Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-067-0101080 viewsCatching up with the news.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-062-375962 viewsTaking a well earned rest from turf cutting – Killamuck Camp, Abbeyleix, Co. Carlow. – 23 July 1943.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-062-370963 viewsCompany officers holding an ‘O’ (orders) group prior to an attack on the ‘Enemy’.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-062-369843 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. Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-062-357886 viewsNot all fun and games, hard work was necessary.Feb 09, 2012
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IEMA-P-062-339818 viewsTroops taking a break on the roadside outside Cahir, while advancing southwards to the Blackwater – 21 August 1942.Feb 09, 2012
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