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Eoin Cadogan , Ciara O’Sullivan , Molly Dunne , Cathal Cregg.
Eoin Cadogan
Since 2007 Eoin Cadogan has built up his sporting status through hurling and football representing his home county, Cork. Eoin holds a Munster title to his name. During the past few years Eoin has dedicated his time into his football career. He has successfully played at National Leagues and Munster Championships.
Eoin himself has first-hand experience of concussion in sport. Eoin took a knock to his head when playing against Mayo earlier this year. He collided with another player at speed when catching the ball and instantly felt the impact of the clash. Eoin was taken off the pitch immediately and the team doctor applied the GAA’s Concussion protocol.
The effects of the concussion lasted weeks.
Eoin urges coaches to ensure players leave the pitch if there is even a chance a concussion has occurred.
Eoin is showing his support for #ConcussionAware, a recent campaign launched by Headway in association with Laya Healthcare and supported by Lifestyle Sports. The aim of the campaign is to urge schools and clubs to ensure adequate procedures are in place to deal with concussion injuries. It is based on the simple message “If in doubt, sit it out.”
Ciara O’Sullivan
Ciara O’Sullivan 25 was born and bread in Mourneabbey Cork. Ciara kept a close eye on the ball, and now 19 years on plays senior football for her county and club Mourneabbey.
Ciara herself has first-hand experience of concussion in sport. Ciara was playing in the league final against Mayo when she slipped and banged her head off the ground.
The effects of the concussion lasted weeks. Ciara blanked out and couldn’t remember the following minutes after the bang. She had headaches for the next few days and experienced fatigue and drowsiness.
Ciara urges all athletes to listen to the professionals when it comes to a Concussion. If given the necessary time to heal, athletes will make a full recovery.
Ciara is showing her support for #ConcussionAware, a recent campaign launched by Headway in association with Laya Healthcare and supported by Lifestyle Sports. The aim of the campaign is to urge schools and clubs to ensure adequate procedures are in place to deal with concussion injuries. It is based on the simple message “If in doubt, sit it out.”
Molly Dunne
Molly Dunne hails from Clonfert County Galway and plays camogie for Galway senior ladies team. From as young as six Molly had a hurley in one hand and a Sliotar in another. Molly learned the skills of the game at Mellick Eyre camogie Club.
Molly herself has first-hand experience of concussion in sport. She took a heavy bang to her head even with the protection of her helmet. Molly wanted to play on but her manager recognised the signs of Concussion and called Molly off.
Molly experienced pain and discomfort and found it difficult to concentrate at work. The effects of the concussion lasted weeks. In total Molly spent three weeks recovering before she could start training with her team again.
Molly urges all athletes not to play on if they feel concussed. She strongly feels that all medical teams and managers must be briefed when it comes to the signs of Concussion.
Molly is showing her support for #ConcussionAware, a recent campaign launched by Headway in association with Laya Healthcare and supported by Lifestyle Sports. The aim of the campaign is to urge schools and clubs to ensure adequate procedures are in place to deal with concussion injuries. It is based on the simple message “If in doubt, sit it out.”
Cathal Cregg
Cathal Cregg hails from Frenchpark, County Roscommon and plays for Western Gaels and Roscommon Gaelic football teams. Cathal has succeeded in playing 11 seasons of inter-county football to date. He works with Connacht GAA club as their Strength and Conditioning Officer.
Cathal himself has first-hand experience of concussion in sport. He has been taken off the pitch on a number of occasions due to a knock to his head where he experienced dizziness and blurred vision.
The effects of the concussion lasted weeks. Cathal went through periods of zoning out regularly to the extent where he was forced to miss work. In total, it took Cathal two weeks to fully recover from concussion.
Cathal urges coaches to ensure players leave the pitch if there is even a chance a concussion has occurred.
Cathal is showing his support for #ConcussionAware, a recent campaign launched by Headway in association with laya healthcare and supported by Lifestyle Sports. The aim of the campaign is to urge schools and clubs to ensure adequate procedures are in place to deal with concussion injuries. It is based on the simple message “If in doubt, sit it out.”
