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# head-games - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
'I'm thankful. People have gotten badly hurt and ended up with lifelong repercussions of concussion'
Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney details her recent HIA return, reflects on the Six Nations so far and looks to England.
# head-games - Sunday 29 December, 2019
Concussion deep dive: 'I'd be sitting in my room and I'd just start crying. I'd be like, 'What is wrong with me?'
Clare captain Laurie Ryan and former Galway star Cormac Bane share their scary experiences with concussion.
# head-games - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
Australian batsman Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test with concussion
Smith has not been given the all-clear to play by Cricket Australia doctors after being hit on the head at Lord’s.
# head-games - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
'A disappointing day' - Concussion forces former Galway footballer to retire
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
# head-games - Monday 10 June, 2019
Armagh confirm star midfielder Burns released from hospital following Ulster defeat
‘Our experienced medical team will continue to assess and monitor Jarly Og,’ a statement reads.
# head-games - Wednesday 6 February, 2019
'I was standing up at the altar, getting held up': Fainga’a shares frightening concussion experience
The Australian international has announced his retirement at the age of 32.
# head-games - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Worrying news as Halfpenny set to miss start of Six Nations with concussion
The fullback hasn’t played since November.
# head-games - Saturday 24 November, 2018
'Your health is more important than a game of football at the end of the day' - forced to retire at 20
Roscommon U20 star Conor Shanagher has had to call it a day after six concussions.
# head-games - Monday 23 April, 2018
England's Dylan Hartley set for extended break from rugby due to concussion
‘It has been recommended that I take a break and while I find that decision hard to accept, it’s important I listen to that advice.’
# head-games - Thursday 19 April, 2018
NFL player who retired at 24 over concussion concerns says it's easy to cheat test
Chris Borland said players could manipulate the baseline test.
# head-games - Friday 13 April, 2018
NFL great Favre fears he suffered 'thousands' of concussions
The 48-year-old retired in 2010 and has revealed the struggle with possible long-term effects.
# head-games - Wednesday 14 February, 2018
Review panel rules France didn't use HIAs to gain 'unfair advantage' against Ireland
The findings in relation to two incidents from Ireland’s win in Paris have been published this evening.
'The concussion hit me for six really' - Ireland's Egan happy to be back after fears
The Brentford skipper sustained two concussions in quick succession this season.
# head-games - Sunday 4 February, 2018
France's use of HIA protocol under review after 'a number of incidents' in Paris
Six Nations organisers have released a statement.
# head-games - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
'I’ve been stuck with this stigma of concussion and it's frustrating because it's not true'
Johnny Sexton has spoken about his irritation and anger at being so closely linked with the head injury despite suffering ‘two or three ever’ in his career.
# head-games - Saturday 18 November, 2017
Pillows, Pele and the device an ex-League of Ireland player thinks can save the art of headers
With heading linked to dementia, there are calls for it to be outlawed in underage games.
# head-games - Wednesday 8 November, 2017
Alan Shearer slams football authorities over dementia fears from heading footballs
The former Newcastle star has looked at the effects of heading the ball in a new BBC documentary called ‘Dementia, Football and Me’.
# head-games - Tuesday 24 October, 2017
Review finds Parra was correctly allowed to play on despite referee saying he was unconscious
An independent review says proper HIA protocols were followed.
# head-games - Tuesday 10 October, 2017
Former Leinster flanker Ryan set for 12 weeks on the sidelines due to concussion
It comes after Leicester Tigers came under huge criticism for allowing Ryan to play on after sustaining a head knock last month.
# head-games - Saturday 30 September, 2017
'Football is not something people typically viewed as being a concussion sport'
Dr Colin Doherty on what Kevin Doyle’s retirement might mean for other footballers.
# head-games - Monday 4 September, 2017
Refs in Australia will give players suspected of having concussion blue cards this season
Refs will be able to send players to the line if they display certain symptoms.
# head-games - Wednesday 30 August, 2017
Can saliva diagnose concussion? The English Premiership is taking part in a trial to find out
Payers with confirmed or suspected concussion will provide saliva samples immediately following the injury.
# head-games - Thursday 22 June, 2017
Hall of Famer says American football's effect on his brain left him feeling 'like a child'
Warren Sapp played 12 years in the NFL.
# head-games - Tuesday 6 June, 2017
We don't let our children smoke or drink so why do we deliberately expose them to potential brain damage?
Dr. Bennet Omalu wants to restrict the types of sport played by children.
# head-games - Wednesday 17 May, 2017
The doctor who inspired Will Smith's Concussion movie is coming to Ireland
Dr Bennet Omalu will speak at the Royal College of Surgeons in June.
# head-games - Thursday 23 March, 2017
Australian rugby to trial more stringent 'blue card' system for concussion
Players with a suspected concussion will not be allowed return in the same match.
# head-games - Thursday 23 February, 2017
Concussions still a 'fact-free zone' as leading researchers call for national guidelines
A major conference on concussive brain injuries will take place in Trinity College tomorrow.
# head-games - Sunday 5 February, 2017
'I don't mind being sore from rugby when I grow up but it's different when you can't hold a conversation'
After nearly twelve months on the sidelines with concussion, Ben Marshall had to make the brave decision to cut his professional career short at the age of 26.
# head-games - Thursday 19 January, 2017
Bravo needs psychological help, says former Man City keeper
The Chile international was thought to be a good fit for Pep Guardiola’s philosophy, but things have gone from bad to worse for the keeper
# head-games - Friday 30 December, 2016
George North to start for Northampton on Sunday after recovering from head injury
He has been named in the Saints’ team for their New Year’s Day clash with Gloucester.
# head-games - Thursday 29 December, 2016
'I began vomiting. I was still allowed back on the field' - Jamie Cudmore's frightening concussion story
“It’s nice to say that we want to protect players but we’ve really got to put some action behind those words.”
I tried a headset that electrifies the brain to help athletes unlock new potential
Halo Sport claim to have a device that will help you get results in the gym.
# head-games - Tuesday 29 November, 2016
21-year-old quarterback says he's quitting football after the season: 'I need my brain'
An Indiana University quarterback has taken the decision to protect his future.
# head-games - Friday 18 November, 2016
NFL player carted off the field in tears after suffering another apparent head injury
He’s suffered ‘repeated head trauma’.
# head-games - Wednesday 12 October, 2016
Superstar Sid Crosby to miss start of NHL season after latest concussion
Concussion is an unavoidable subject for every collision sport.
# head-games - Wednesday 5 October, 2016
'The risk is outweighing the reward': 30-year-old lock Hargreaves retires due to concussion
His decision comes as a huge blow to Saracens.
# head-games - Friday 30 September, 2016
Worcester give captain Van Velze extended break from rugby after latest concussion
‘The long-term welfare of the player is of utmost importance.’
# head-games - Thursday 4 February, 2016
'It’s hard to focus your eyes. You don’t feel well': Kevin Downes' concussion story
Head injury ruled Limerick sharpshooter out of Munster decider, but now he’s targeting All-Ireland glory.
# head-games - Monday 1 February, 2016
'You have to mind the player from himself, but he was responsive': Mayo boss Rochford on Keegan concussion
Mayo say there was no immediate apparent problem with their star back.
# head-games - Sunday 31 January, 2016
Mayo medics accept Lee Keegan 'should have been withdrawn' after heavy clash
The Mayo man’s big hit on Eoin Cadogan left both men unable to play on, but Keegan did.
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EARLIER THIS WEEK, Irish Water said it is “increasingly likely” that a water conservation order would be put in place due to increased demand and a prolonged period of dry weather.
The bank holiday weekend saw dry, sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 20s. According to Met Éireann, there have been 37 dry periods in Ireland between 18 March and 20 May.
Two weeks ago, Irish Water asked households to conserve water, warning that people were using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day.
It added it is currently gathering the data “and if the current trend continues the likelihood is that a hosepipe ban will have to be imposed”.
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Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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