At the 1932 Games, Eoin O'Duffy persuaded the Organisers to switch from "Irish Free State" to "Ireland" shortly before the Opening Ceremony. After the 1937 Constitution took effect, the IOC switched to "Eire"; this conformed to British practice, although within the state's name in English was "Ireland".
At the 1932 Games, Eoin O'Duffy persuaded the Organisers to switch from "Irish Free State" to "Ireland" just before the Opening Ceremony. Following the implementation of the 1937 Constitution, the IOC changed it to "Eire"; this was in line with British practice, although within the state's name in English remained "Ireland".