Republic of Ireland national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1939
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Competitions:
Oldest Republic of Ireland players
Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1939 season, and their age in years and days on the occasion of their final appearance, starting or coming on as a substitute.
For each player age is given in days, and in years and days, from their date of birth.
| Player | Age (Y:d) | Age (days) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Dunne | 33:261 | 12315 | 23 May 1939v Germany |
| Bill Gorman | 27:249 | 10111 | 19 Mar 1939v Hungary |
| Bill Fallon | 27:129 | 9991 | 23 May 1939v Germany |
| Matt O'Mahoney | 26:123 | 9620 | 23 May 1939v Germany |
| Johnny Carey | 20:89 | 7394 | 23 May 1939v Germany |
| Kevin O'Flanagan | 19:347 | 7287 | 23 May 1939v Germany |