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Artillery soldier, McKee Barracks.985 viewsAn artillery soldier (Recruit) posing for a photograph in McKee barracks sometime between 1940-1960. Notice the white lanyard and artillery collar badges on his uniform.

L.E. Macha985 viewsPainting on board the L.E. Macha at sea

Cork Command hurling team 1924984 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.

Artillery gun crew conducting drill on a 18-pounder artillery piece.983 viewsGlass plate negative showing an artillery gun crew conducting drills on an 18-pounder artillery piece, on a Mark V carriage, distinguished by its split trails, and a limber (ammunition carriage). This information combined with the Vickers steel helmets dates this glass plate sometime between 1927 and 1939.

L.E. Macha983 viewsPorpoises don't make good sitters for photographs

Repairing the Douglas Viaduct, Cork.971 viewsGlass plate negative showing soldiers from the Railway Protection, Repair and Maintenance Corps repairing the Douglas Viaduct in Cork that was damaged during the Civil War. For more information see An tOglach Vol 1 No 5 (new Series) 21st April 1923.

A repair train preparing to leave Cork City.970 viewsGlass plate negative showing two soldiers from the RPRMC preparing to leave Cork City. Taken sometime between 1922 and 1924

17th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class966 viewsPhotograph of the 17th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" on the 12th June 1998

18th Cadet Class 1944-1946963 viewsPhotograph of the 18th Cadet Class taken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh Camp.

22nd Young Officers Wings Course963 viewsPhotograph of the 22nd Young Officers Wings Course on the "Wings day" the 24th July 1990

27th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class953 viewsPhotograph of the 27th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 17th December 2009

23rd Young Officers Wings Course952 viewsPhotograph of the 23rd Young Officers Wings Course on their "Wings day" the 14th June 1991

Kit ready for inspection.951 viewsGlass plate negative of a soldier kit ready for inspection. The glass plate shows the soldiers Lee Enfield rifle, combat webbing with scabbard attached, uniform, issued mug and plate, and bedding. Possible taken between 1922-1950

16th Young Officers Wings Course940 viewsPhotograph of the 16th Young Officers Wings Course taken on their "Wings day" the 17th June 1983

13th Young Officers Wings Course939 views2/LT Brendan Keegan, 13th Young Officers Course, receiving his "Wings" on wings day the 23rd March 1972.

Two boxers sparing.938 viewsTwo soldiers in boxing attire sparing. Note the height and reach difference. Names, dates and location is unknown.

Officer sword drill935 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.

Recruits swimming lesson934 viewsGlass plate negative showing a section of recruits receiving a diving lesson, an instructor can be seen on the left describing what the diver on the diving board is doing.

Fitting of the issued belt 1924932 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier from the 26th Infantry Battalion demonstrating how to fit and wear the army issue belt, under the supervision of Commandant McManus.

21st Regular Air Corps Cadet Class932 viewsPhotograph of the 21st Regular Air Corps Cadet Class on their "Wings day" the 12th December 2002

Guard of Honour 930 viewsSoldiers preparing for a Guard of Honour possibly on the grounds of St Patrick's College in Maynooth, Dublin. Note their weapons rifles are placed on the ground in front of them in the position that they are to fall back into. Clerical men can be seen beside the soldiers and also talking to Officers in front of the Soldiers. The "Tommy" helmets the soldiers are wearing indicate that this picture was taken after 1939.

Officer sword drill, McKee Barracks, Dublin.928 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.

17th Young Officers Course928 viewsPhotograph of the 17th Young Officers Course taken on their "Wings day" on the 3rd February 1984

09th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class927 viewsPhotograph of the 9th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" on the 24th September 1976

Volunteer Force Artillery Gun Crew922 viewsVolunteer Force Artillery gun crew being put through their drills under the supervision from a Regular Army NCO. Soldiers can be seen turning an 18-pdr field gun outside of the Officers Mess in McKee Barracks, Dublin, sometime between 1934-1939. These particular 18-pdr field guns were provided to the National Army by the British Forces in June 1922.

Lewis gun crew921 viewsA Lewis gun crew in a firing position during a training exercise prior to WW2. Notice the Vickers steel helmet the two soldiers are wearing.This helmet was introduced into the Defence forces in 1927 until 1939.

Present Arms(1924 Drill)921 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier "presenting arms" with a Lee Enfield rifle November 1924.

Nice920 viewsThe L.E. Macha clears the harbour at Nice, 6/9/48

18th Young Officers Wings Course918 viewsPhotograph of the 18th Young Officers Wings Course taken on their "Wings day" in April 1986

22nd Regular Air Corps Cadet Class916 viewsPhotograph of the 22nd Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 17th December 2003

President John F. Kennedy Green Park, Limerick910 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.

Home908 viewsGraveyard scene

20th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class906 viewsPhotograph of the 20th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 22nd November 2001

Gibraltar903 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.

19th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class902 viewsPhotograph of the 19th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" on the 10th November 2000

06th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class900 viewsPhotograph of the 6th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" in July 1973

04th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class899 viewsPhotograph of the 4th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 16th September 1969

Platoon in "T" formation897 viewsGlass plate negative showing a platoon of soldiers preparing to form up in "T" formation.Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh Camp, in conjunction with Captain Fulham. Taken at the Curragh plains, Kildare, on 27th January 1928.

Gibraltar896 viewsStreet scene in Gibraltar

Recruit weapons training895 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Corporal demonstrating how to fire a practice grenade (Anti-tank) from a Lee Enfield Rifle to a group of eight recruits holding Lee Enfield rifles with grenades attached, wearing battlefield webbing.

21st Young Officers Wings Course895 viewsPhotograph of the 21st Young Officers Wings Course taken on their "Wings day" the 2nd June 1989

Horse on Bridle, McKee Barracks.893 viewsGlass plate negative showing a horse named "Vixen" on the bridle being held by a soldier from the Equitation school, which was under the command of the Supply and Transport Corps at that time.

"port Arms" for inspection892 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.

23rd Regular Air Corps Cadet Class892 viewsPhotograph of the 23rd Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 16th September 2004

Officer sword drill888 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.

President John F. Kennedy New Ross886 viewsPresident John F. Kennedy, enjoying light refreshments with the people of New Ross. (Courtesy of the Irish Times).

Short Service Class 1939885 viewsPhotograph of members from the "Short Service Class" taken at Baldonnell Aerodrome in 1939 on their "Wings day"

20th Young Officers Wings Course884 viewsPhotograph of the 20th Young Officers Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 24th June 1988

24th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class884 viewsPhotograph of the 24th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 9th March 2006

President John F. Kennedy Dublin Airport882 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.

Gibraltar882 viewsGroup including the officers of the H.M.S. Childers taken on board the L.E. Macha at Gibraltar

Gibraltar879 viewsStreet scene in Gibraltar

Hurling team in Croke Park878 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.

28th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class876 viewsPhotograph of the 28th Regular Air Corps Cadet Class taken on their "Wings day" the 9th December 2010

Nice876 viewsQuartermaster Hickey at the wheel of the L.E. Macha en route for Nice

36th Cadet Class and Military Instructor875 views36th Cadet Class and Military Instructors, 1961 – 1963 (Courtesy of DFTC)

IEMA-P-067-022873 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.

Butt party872 viewsGlass plate negative showing a group of soldiers controlling the butts of a rifle range located in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare.

Officer sword drill871 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.

Gibraltar871 viewsGroup taken just before L.E. Macha left Gibraltar for home

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