Ireland at the Commonwealth Games
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In the first
British Empire Games in 1930, the forerunner of the Commonwealth Games
, held in Hamilton, Ontario
, Canada
, a team representing all of Ireland competed. Bill Britton (IRL) was awarded a silver medal in the Hammer Throw, the only medal to the team.
In the second
British Empire Games in 1934, held at London
, England
, two teams representing Northern Ireland
and the Irish Free State
took part. The 1934 games is the only games at which a team from the Irish Free State took part, although the team did not win any medals.
The next games were held in 1938
, but by this time, the Irish Free State no longer existed. By 1950, the Republic of Ireland
had been created, and had left the Commonwealth, and so has not sent a team to any subsequent Games.
Northern Ireland
has participated in the games from 1934
, see Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games
.
1930 British Empire Games
The 1930 British Empire Games were the first of what later become known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from August 16–23, 1930....
British Empire Games in 1930, the forerunner of the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
, held in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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, a team representing all of Ireland competed. Bill Britton (IRL) was awarded a silver medal in the Hammer Throw, the only medal to the team.
In the second
1934 British Empire Games
The 1934 British Empire Games were the second of what is now known as the Commonwealth Games. They were held at the White City Stadium in London, England from 4–11 August 1934, apart from the cycling at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester, and the swimming, which took place at the Empire Pool in Wembley...
British Empire Games in 1934, held at London
London
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, England
England
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, two teams representing Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
and the Irish Free State
Irish Free State
The Irish Free State was the state established as a Dominion on 6 December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed by the British government and Irish representatives exactly twelve months beforehand...
took part. The 1934 games is the only games at which a team from the Irish Free State took part, although the team did not win any medals.
The next games were held in 1938
1938 British Empire Games
The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games being the modern-day equivalent. Held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from February 5–12, 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary...
, but by this time, the Irish Free State no longer existed. By 1950, the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
had been created, and had left the Commonwealth, and so has not sent a team to any subsequent Games.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
has participated in the games from 1934
1934 British Empire Games
The 1934 British Empire Games were the second of what is now known as the Commonwealth Games. They were held at the White City Stadium in London, England from 4–11 August 1934, apart from the cycling at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester, and the swimming, which took place at the Empire Pool in Wembley...
, see Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games
Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games
Northern Ireland has competed in sixteen of the eighteen Commonwealth Games beginning with the second games, held in 1934. Northern Ireland did not compete in 1930 and in 1950...
.