The Country: Poblacht na hÉireann Association: Cumann Peile na hÉireann / Football Association of Ireland (FAI) Founded: 1921 Joined FIFA: 1923 Confederation: UEFA Colors: Green, White The Game: Peile or Sacar
At the time of the 1921 partition of Ireland, the FAI split from the IFA, the body which still runs the game in Northern Ireland. Recently moved to a summer season in a bid to attract more attention when some of Ireland's more popular sports are not being played.
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