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Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Kelly | 35:355 | 13139 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Alfie Hale | 32:43 | 11731 | 10 Oct 1971v Austria |
| Frank O'Neill | 31:179 | 11502 | 10 Oct 1971v Austria |
| Tommy Carroll | 29:311 | 10904 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Al Finucane | 28:275 | 10502 | 10 Oct 1971v Austria |
| Paddy Mulligan | 27:100 | 9962 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| John Dempsey | 26:102 | 9599 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Ray Treacy | 26:7 | 9504 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Turlough O'Connor | 25:338 | 9470 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Joe Kinnear | 25:180 | 9312 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Eamonn Rogers | 25:70 | 9202 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Mick Gannon | 24:250 | 9016 | 10 Oct 1971v Austria |
| Damien Richardson | 24:69 | 8835 | 10 Oct 1971v Austria |
| Mick Leech | 23:323 | 8724 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Don Givens | 22:320 | 8356 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Noel Campbell | 22:196 | 8232 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Miah Dennehy | 22:84 | 8120 | 21 Jun 1972v Chile |
| Mick Martin | 20:352 | 7657 | 25 Jun 1972v Portugal |
| Paddy Roche | 20:279 | 7584 | 10 Oct 1971v Austria |