Republic of Ireland national football team statistics and records: appearances - 1981
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Most Republic of Ireland appearances
Who made the most appearances for Republic of Ireland during the 1981 season?
Both starting and substitute appearances are included.
| Player | Caps | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Langan | 9 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Kevin Moran | 8 | 15 Oct 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Tony Grealish | 8 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Frank Stapleton | 8 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Gerry Daly | 8 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Chris Hughton | 7 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Liam Brady | 5 | 10 Sep 1980 | 25 Mar 1981 |
| Michael Robinson | 5 | 28 Oct 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Steve Heighway | 5 | 15 Oct 1980 | 25 Mar 1981 |
| Mark Lawrenson | 5 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Seamus McDonagh | 4 | 24 Feb 1981 | 21 May 1981 |
| Mick Martin | 4 | 28 Oct 1980 | 21 May 1981 |
| Don Givens | 4 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 Feb 1981 |
| David O'Leary | 4 | 10 Sep 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Gerry Peyton | 4 | 10 Sep 1980 | 19 Nov 1980 |
| Ashley Grimes | 3 | 29 Apr 1981 | 24 May 1981 |
| Kevin O'Callaghan | 3 | 29 Apr 1981 | 24 May 1981 |
| Gerry Ryan | 3 | 28 Oct 1980 | 24 May 1981 |
| Gary Waddock | 2 | 24 Feb 1981 | 24 May 1981 |
| John Devine | 2 | 29 Apr 1981 | 21 May 1981 |
| Micky Walsh | 2 | 25 Mar 1981 | 29 Apr 1981 |
| Pat Bonner | 1 | 24 May 1981 | 24 May 1981 |
| Terry Donovan | 1 | 21 May 1981 | 21 May 1981 |
| Paul McGee | 1 | 15 Oct 1980 | 15 Oct 1980 |
| Jimmy Holmes | 1 | 24 Feb 1981 | 24 Feb 1981 |
| Eamonn O'Keefe | 1 | 24 Feb 1981 | 24 Feb 1981 |
| Ronnie Whelan | 1 | 29 Apr 1981 | 29 Apr 1981 |
| Pierce O'Leary | 1 | 10 Sep 1980 | 10 Sep 1980 |
| Brendan O'Callaghan | 1 | 24 Feb 1981 | 24 Feb 1981 |