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

Her supporters set up a rival association with a different president, and a quarrel ensued as to which group controlled the local party finances.

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.

Racing Club joined the new rival association winning the tournament, its 7th consecutive league title.

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

As a result between 1924 and 1950, there were in effect two Ireland national football teams chosen by the 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.

There were many divisions and re-unifications, several seasons featured two top-flights run by rival associations.