New programme brings baseline concussion testing to every inter-county player

It will involve concussion baseline testing programme of all inter-county players with the goal of rapidly diagnosing and treating concussions in players. 

5 December 2022; In attendance, from left, Wexford hurler Jack O'Connor, Meath ladies footballer Sinead Ennis, Down camogie player Niamh Mallon and Mayo footballer Cillian O'Connor during the launch of UPMC Concussion Baseline Testing Programme at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

A concussion testing and treatment programme has been launched today for all inter-county GAA, camogie and ladies football players. And GAA president Larry McCarthy hopes the benefits of the programme can also be soon made available to every club players.

The programme is being run by healthcare firm UPMC International in conjunction with the GAA, LGFA, GPA and The Camogie Association.