Republic of Ireland national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1952
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Oldest Republic of Ireland players
Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Aherne | 33:126 | 12180 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Fred Kiernan | 32:335 | 12023 | 07 May 1952v Austria |
| Eddie Gannon | 31:124 | 11447 | 07 May 1952v Austria |
| Peter Farrell | 29:289 | 10882 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Tommy Eglington | 29:137 | 10730 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Con Martin | 29:73 | 10666 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Davy Walsh | 29:34 | 10627 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Tommy Moroney | 27:341 | 10203 | 17 Oct 1951v West Germany |
| Reg Ryan | 26:214 | 9711 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Alf Ringstead | 24:231 | 8997 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| Frank O'Farrell | 24:211 | 8977 | 07 May 1952v Austria |
| Arthur Fitzsimons | 22:167 | 8203 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |
| James O'Neill | 20:232 | 7537 | 01 Jun 1952v Spain |