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Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1949 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 | 36:118 | 13267 | 05 Dec 1948v Switzerland |
| George Moulson | 34:121 | 12540 | 05 Dec 1948v Switzerland |
| Johnny Carey | 30:109 | 11067 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Eddie Gannon | 28:160 | 10387 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Willie Walsh | 27:328 | 10190 | 24 Apr 1949v Belgium |
| John O'Driscoll | 27:255 | 10117 | 02 Jun 1949v Sweden |
| Peter Farrell | 26:300 | 9797 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Tom Roderick Keane | 26:285 | 9782 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| John Christopher Lawlor | 26:142 | 9639 | 24 Apr 1949v Belgium |
| Tommy Eglington | 26:138 | 9635 | 02 Jun 1949v Sweden |
| Con Martin | 26:84 | 9581 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Davy Walsh | 26:45 | 9542 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Peter Corr | 25:351 | 9483 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Tommy Moroney | 25:214 | 9346 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Daniel McGowan | 24:216 | 8982 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Tommy Godwin | 21:296 | 7967 | 12 Jun 1949v Spain |
| Willie Hayes | 21:24 | 7695 | 24 Apr 1949v Belgium |