Dub criticised for keeping O’Carroll on

Dublin have been criticised for not taking concussed Rory O’Carroll off the field of play in Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABII), for whom the full-back is an ambassador, said the decision to allow him continue for the remaining 16 minutes of the game after suffering the injury in a challenge with Enda Varley put him “at risk and more susceptible to a second hit and repeat concussion”.

According to manager Jim Gavin, Dublin didn’t realise the full extent of O’Carroll’s injury. O’Carroll expressed his wish to continue as did Jonny Cooper who also suffered concussion but was replaced in the 53rd minute.