Wow - I've tried a few searches on known sites but am amazed at just how little info there is.

The little I've found is below. The more important piece is the address and Ph. number on the bottom - non-linked.

Apologies - hope someone can help a little more than this.

D..

http://hoganstand.com/general/identity/extras/battle/stories/soldier.htm


The modern Irish Army has its roots in Oglaigh na hEireann (The Irish Volunteers), which were formed in 1913.
Many of the soldiers had served in the British Army and they brought their professional skills with them to the new army
Capt. Fritz Brase came from Germany to set up the Army School of Music.

Some insignia or belt buckle close-ups
http://www.irishmilitaryinsignia.com/metal/catagory/beltbuckles/metal_beltbuckles_asm.htm

Then there's the archives
http://www.military.ie/military_archives/index.html

Housed in the barracks below, which co-incidentally house the Defence Forces school of music

Cathal Brugha Barracks
Rathmines
Dublin 6
Ph 353-1-8046000