Green Glory, Golden dreams

A century ago, at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, Team Ireland proudly competed as a separate country for the first time, following the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. As we approach Paris 2024, we celebrate not only 100 years of Irish Olympic history but also the legacy of an iconic Irish brand that has been part of our nation's journey—O'Neills Sportswear. Founded in 1918, O'Neills began as a small sportswear company in Dublin and quickly became a cornerstone of Irish sports culture. With deep roots in Ireland's sporting heritage, O'Neills has grown to become the largest manufacturer of sportswear in Ireland, providing high-quality gear for athletes and supporters alike.  As Ireland competes on the world stage at the Olympics, there's no better way to celebrate our nation's achievements, heritage, and culture than with O’Neills Sportswear. Whether you’re cheering on our athletes or embracing the rich culture of Ireland, our Irish collection is perfect for showcasing your pride and support this Olympics. Just as O'Neills has been with us through decades of sporting triumphs, let it be part of your journey as we commemorate this historic milestone in Irish sports. 

The Olympic games provide an opportunity to celebrate Irish talent and showcase the nation’s achievements on the global sporting stage. Just as our athletes strive for excellence, each item in our Irish gift collection is crafted with the same dedication and pride. The O’Neills Commemoration Jerseys are designed to pay tribute to some of Ireland’s historical events. The Tailteann Games Jerseys are the newest addititons to the Commemoration collection, designed to celebrate one of Ireland’s Great Festivals and commemorate 100 years since the revival of the Tailteann Games 1924. There is no better time to get one of these jerseys than now, when Ireland is celebrating 100 years of competing at the most prestigious games of all time. Don’t worry if jerseys aren’t your thing, we’ve got you covered. O’Neills have a variety of Irish T-Shirts for you to showcase your Irish heritage! All our products from this collection are steeped in history and embody the spirit of the Emerald Isle, perfect to show your support for our incredible athletes.  

Supporting the Irish Olympians while wearing the O’Neills Irish Collection provides the opportunity to show off authentic Irish craftsmanship, satisfy patriotic appeal and reflect the culture that is so rich in Ireland. Our Celtic Cross Jersey is the perfect way to show pride in your heritage! The traditional rich green, white and gold colours that represent Ireland make it a top pick for supporting athletes! The jersey not only as acts as a reflection of athlete strength and resilience, but also a resemblance of Irish values. The jersey is completed with ‘In Eirinn ta Neart’ which beautifully translates to ‘In Ireland there is Strength’.  

As our athletes go for gold, join in on the celebration by sharing the pride, passion and excitement of being Irish with our Premier Jersey! The Ireland Premier Jersey with its shamrock crest, evokes the nostalgia of great sporting moments in Irish history, making it perfect for supporting our athletes. This Olympics, Ireland has sent out a record number of 134 athletes across 15 sports and have won 7 medals so far, 4 Gold and 3 Bronze! Talk about making history! Show your support today by shopping our O’Neills exclusive Premier Jersey. 

The O’Neill’s Irish collection has something for everyone. No matter the sport, whether you’re looking for a special keepsake such as a commemorative jersey or a stylish accessory like a hat to wear while supporting Team Ireland, O’Neills has the perfect item for you! Our quality apparel and accessories are medal worthy and will undoubtedly make the 2024 Paris Olympic games one to remember! 

Pursue the podium by shopping our podium worthy Irish gifts collection now – be quick the Olympic Games are almost over!