with stitched harp and shamrock crest inscribed L.F.A. and 1938-39, long-sleeved, with MADE IN Eblana DUBLIN and Elvery's labels

Note: The Leinster Football Association was founded on 27 October 1892 during a meeting at the Wicklow Hotel, Dublin. Representatives from five clubs were in attendence: Dublin University, Bohemians, Leinster Nomads, Montpelier and St. Helen's School.

As per the previous lots, an official split between the Northern-IFA and Southern representatives would take place in 1921.

Due to the disruption of WWI and the Irish War of Independence, the LFA had made an inital split from the IFA during 1915. This said, during the 1919/20 and 1920/21 seasons there was a brief return to all-Ireland competition. After an incident during an France vs. Ireland international in February 1921 however, involving the waving of an Irish Tricolour, both associations were pushed further apart. This culimated in a Cup match between Shelbourne and Glenavon in March 1921, when after a scoreless draw, a replay was set to be played in Dublin. The Gelnavon players expressed concerns about travelling South and the IFA requested a replay in Belfast. After refusal from Shelbourne and with backing from the LFA, the Leinster body decided to officially disafilliate. This of course would culminate in the founding of the League of Ireland and later the FAI.

This historic shirt is believed worn during a Leinster representative XI match.