Republic of Ireland national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1978
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Oldest Republic of Ireland players
Republic of Ireland's oldest players during the 1978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Giles | 37:198 | 13713 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Paddy Mulligan | 33:67 | 12121 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Ray Treacy | 31:298 | 11621 | 12 Apr 1978v Poland |
| Steve Heighway | 30:180 | 11138 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Don Givens | 28:288 | 10515 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Mick Kearns | 27:179 | 10041 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Noel Synnott | 26:119 | 9616 | 12 Apr 1978v Poland |
| Jimmy Holmes | 24:194 | 8960 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Gerry Daly | 24:24 | 8790 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Paul McGee | 23:339 | 8740 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Gerry Ryan | 22:183 | 8219 | 05 Apr 1978v Turkey |
| Maurice Daly | 22:135 | 8171 | 12 Apr 1978v Poland |
| Liam Brady | 22:97 | 8133 | 21 May 1978v Norway |
| Gerry Peyton | 21:326 | 7997 | 12 Apr 1978v Poland |
| Frank Stapleton | 21:317 | 7988 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Tony Grealish | 21:244 | 7915 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Dave Langan | 21:94 | 7765 | 21 May 1978v Norway |
| Mark Lawrenson | 20:356 | 7661 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |
| Ashley Grimes | 20:292 | 7597 | 21 May 1978v Norway |
| David O'Leary | 20:22 | 7327 | 24 May 1978v Denmark |