Republic of Ireland national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1955
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Oldest Republic of Ireland players
Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Gannon | 34:144 | 12563 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Peter Farrell | 32:285 | 11973 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Tommy Eglington | 32:133 | 11821 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Con Martin | 32:69 | 11757 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Joseph 'Robin' Lawler | 30:88 | 11046 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Reg Ryan | 29:8 | 10601 | 08 Nov 1954v Norway |
| Frank O'Farrell | 27:228 | 10090 | 25 May 1955v Norway |
| Alf Ringstead | 27:223 | 10085 | 25 May 1955v Norway |
| Johnny Gavin | 27:37 | 9899 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Arthur Fitzsimons | 25:162 | 9294 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Don Donovan | 25:155 | 9287 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| Fionan Fagan | 24:154 | 8920 | 08 Nov 1954v Norway |
| George Cummins | 24:77 | 8843 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |
| James O'Neill | 23:227 | 8628 | 28 May 1955v West Germany |