Private Collection of Richard Hanley - 25 Infantry Battalion

Hanley Collection

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.
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 096 030

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 096 007

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 096 006

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 096 005

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 096 003

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 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 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 067 010

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 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 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 062 369

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 062 357

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 062 339

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 062 323

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 062 321

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 062 309

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 062 290

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 062 237

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 062 223

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 062 196

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 062 139

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 062 129

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 062 006

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.