On 28 May 1924 when Ireland made their international debut at the 1924 Olympics against Bulgaria, the Ireland team included three Gate players – Paddy Duncan, Michael Farrell and Ernie MacKay.
In 1924, on May 28th, during Ireland's first Olympic appearance against Bulgaria, the Irish squad included three members of the Gate club: Paddy Duncan, Michael Farrell, and Ernie MacKay.