The chairman of the Gaelic Games Doctors’ Association (GGDA) hopes common sense will prevail in terms of hydration protocols in this weekend’s championship games, revealing player could lose “4 or 5% of their bodyweight” in these sweltering conditions.

The Gaelic Games Doctors’ Association (GGDA) have arranged a meeting for tomorrow where their opposition to the sideline regulations will be high on the agenda.

GAA president Liam O’Neill has launched a remarkable broadside against inter-county managers, claiming they wield too much power.

GAA doctors’ chief Danny Mulvihill has warned he and other inter-county medics will quit if the new sideline regulations aren’t relaxed.

KILDARE team doctor, Dr Danny Mulvihill has been appointed chairman of the GAA’s Medical, Scientific and Welfare committee for the next three years.