Ireland competed as a national delegation for the first time at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.

On May 28 at the Stade Olympique, Ireland beat Bulgaria 1-0 with Paddy Duncan scoring the only goal.

On June 2 they played the Netherlands at the Stade de Paris in Saint-Ouen but lost 2-1 after extra-time.

However, the following day, before returning home, the team played one more game, beating Estonia, 3-1 in a friendly at the Stade Olympique.

Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards Players reserves: *Note: Murphy, Thomas, Robinson and Dowdall only played in friendly against Estonia.