Infections expert: 'The benefits for children of going back to sport far outweigh the risks'

The GAA’s return to training and games is being facilitated by a combination of factors, according to a leading expert in the area.
Infections expert: 'The benefits for children of going back to sport far outweigh the risks'
Mon, 29 Jun, 2020 - 17:50
Michael Moynihan

Dublin hurler Danny Sutcliffe with youngsters at a GAA Cul Camp in 2018Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Dublin hurler Danny Sutcliffe with youngsters at a GAA Cul Camp in 2018Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The GAA’s return to training and games is being facilitated by a combination of factors, according to a leading expert in the area.

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