Ger Ryan: GAA now in greater place with concussion awareness

The GAA are satisfied there is greater awareness of concussion protocols amongst managers and players.

Two days ago, The Sunday Times revealed the findings of a NUI Galway study in which one out of four players between the ages of 13 and 25 admitted they continued to play or train while concussed.

The study, which was published in the International Journal of Adolescent Mental Health, was completed between June and August 2013 and the conclusions were based on the responses of a sample of 80 players.