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For the Olympics you are incorrect but it varies.

Rugby - one team for the island

Soccer - one federation for each polity on the island, but Derry City plays in the League of Ireland (Republic of Ireland). Two international teams.

Cricket - one team for the island

Etc etc. There is some tiresome hand-wringing every time an athlete has decide on their allegiance.

Basically, Ireland is a political Mandelbrot set.



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