Until 1950 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

When Weir played international football during 1939 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

During the 1940s there were in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations - the Northern Ireland-based IFA and the Republic of Ireland-based FAI.

When Donnelly played as an international there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

When Brown began his international career in 1935 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

When Horlacher played international football between 1930 and 1936, there were in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

When Farrell played international football between 1937 and 1938, there were in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

When Baird was playing there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

At the start of 1950 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.

During the years Chatton played international football, there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.