Republic of Ireland national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1948
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Oldest Republic of Ireland players
Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Stevenson | 35:294 | 13078 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| George Moulson | 33:297 | 12351 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| Johnny Carey | 29:96 | 10689 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| Willie Walsh | 26:364 | 9861 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| Peter Farrell | 25:287 | 9419 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| Tommy Eglington | 25:128 | 9260 | 23 May 1948v Portugal |
| Con Martin | 25:71 | 9203 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| Davy Walsh | 25:32 | 9164 | 30 May 1948v Spain |
| Tommy Moroney | 24:202 | 8968 | 30 May 1948v Spain |