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.
The passage describes a specific event in which the Irish national team played against Bulgaria at the 1924 Olympics. The team included three members of the Gate club: Paddy Duncan, Michael Farrell, and Ernie MacKay.