Documentary’s heart scans may prove a life-saver for former players

The movie, to be released today, has saved the lives of several of Pete McGrath’s side that beat Meath 29 years ago.

Former Down footballer Brendan McKernan, second from left , with ex-Meath players Ian Kearney, left, and Colm O’Rourke, second from right, and legendary Royals coach Sean Boylan in the documentary ‘Extra Time’ that looked at the cardiovascular health of the 1991 All-Ireland football finalists.

Down’s 1991 All-Ireland SFC winning captain Paddy O’Rourke’s chances of avoiding a cardiac episode were improved by his participation in a documentary set to be released today.

In conjunction with Irish Heart Disease Awareness, GPA founder Donal O’Neill’s Extra Time — Know Your Score movie has saved the lives of several of Pete McGrath’s side that beat Meath 29 years ago.