Why is it a woman and not a man who represents the Republic?

However, he went on to represent the Republic of Ireland at under 19 level.

It was represented the Republic of China prior to 1949-1950.

He has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level.

In addition many have also gone on to represent the Republic of Ireland at international level.

He represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 and under-21 level.

She has represented the Republic of Ireland at senior international level.

In 1979, he became the first black player to represent the Republic of Ireland.

He later represented the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team.

However else would they be able to properly represent the Republic to the folk of lesser worlds?