Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics
| Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
Flag of the Olympic Movement | |
| IOC code | IRL |
| NOC | Olympic Federation of Ireland |
| Website | olympics |
| in Moscow | |
| Competitors | 47 (44 men and 3 women) in 11 sports |
| Flag bearer | Ken Ryan |
| Medals Ranked 31st |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| Great Britain (1896–1920) | |
Ireland competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. 47 competitors, 44 men and 3 women, took part in 38 events in 11 sports. In partial support of the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics, Ireland competed under the Olympic Flag instead of its national flag.