On May 28, 1924, the Republic of Ireland national football team, then representing the Irish Free State, played its first-ever international match. Competing under the tricolour flag, the team defeated Bulgaria 1-0 in the 1924 Olympic Games held in Paris. This historic event marked a significant moment for Irish national identity and sporting representation on the international stage, following the establishment of the Irish Free State. The victory was a source of national pride and laid the foundation for future Irish participation in international football.
