 During this era at least one Northerner, Harry Chatton, also played for the Irish Free State and from 1936, the FAI began to organise their own all–Ireland team.Both teams now competed as "Ireland" and during this era at least 39 dual internationals were selected to represent both teams.In an era when national teams played only a few games a year, it was rare for professional players to turn down an opportunity to play at international level.