Doc’s plea for sense on water issue

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.

With the country in the grip of a heatwave, Dr Danny Mulvihill, last night warned of the importance of footballers and hurlers having regular access to fluids during matches.

According to some research, fluid loss exceeding 3-5% bodyweight reduces aerobic performance and impairs reaction time, judgment, concentration and decision making.