Football
Main article: Football at the 1924 Summer OlympicsIreland competed in the Olympic football tournament for the first time in 1924.
- Round 1
- Bye
- Round 2
| May 28, 1924 |
Irish Free State | 1–0 | Bulgaria | Stade Olympique, Colombes Attendance: 1,500 Referee: A. Henriot (FRA) |
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| Duncan 75' | Report |
- Quarterfinals
| June 2, 1924 |
Netherlands | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Irish Free State | Stade de Paris Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Heinrich Retschury (AUT) |
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| Formenoy 7' 104' | Report | Ghent 33' |
- Final rank
- 5th place
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Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
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Players reserves:
- John Lea (Shelbourne)
- Frank Heaney (St James's Gate)
- Robert Cowzer (Shelbourne)
- Ernie Crawford (Bohemians)
- Th. Aungier
- J. Healy
*Note: Murphy, Thomas, Robinson and Dowdall only played in friendly against Estonia.
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