Ireland competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 38 competitors, 33 men and 5 women, took part in 27 events in 6 sports. Ireland won its first Olympic medal as an independent nation as Pat O'Callaghan won the gold medal in the men's hammer throw.

Medalists

Athletics

Boxing

Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg) Men's Lightweight (-61.2 kg) See full results Boxing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's lightweight Men's Heavyweight (+ 79.4 kg)

Cycling

Two cyclists, both men, competed for Ireland in 1928.

Swimming

Water polo

Arts competitions