Ireland at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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Ireland at the Olympic Games

Flag of Ireland
IOC code: IRL
NOC: Olympic Council of Ireland
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1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne/Stockholm
Medals
Rank: 21		 Gold
1		 Silver
1		 Bronze
3		 Total
5
Summer Olympic Games appearances
1924 • 1928 • 1932 • 1936 • 1948 • 1952 • 1956 • 1960 • 1964 • 1968 • 1972 • 1976 • 1980 • 1984 • 1988 • 1992 • 1996 • 2000 • 2004
Winter Olympic Games appearances
1992 • 1994 • 1998 • 2002 • 2006

Ireland competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events).

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Ireland finished in 21st position in the final medal rankings, with one gold medal and five medals overall. It was the first time Ireland would win medals at two different sports, and the five won is still a record total for an Irish team at the Olympic Games.

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