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# head in the game

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# head in the game
Saliva test to diagnose concussion set to be trialled in Premier League
A joint action plan on brain health has been published by English football’s governing bodies.
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Dec 7th 2021, 8:48 AM
# head in the game
Drogheda United's ground renamed to promote mental health awareness
The Drogs will play their home games at Head in the Game Park for their return to the Premier Division.
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Mar 5th 2021, 12:43 PM
Voices
Opinion: 'The culture of playing through pain and concussion needs to change'
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
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Mar 12th 2020, 7:30 PM
# head in the game
Opinion: 'The culture of playing through pain and concussion in GAA needs to change'
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
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Mar 12th 2020, 7:30 PM
# long read
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.
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Dec 29th 2019, 8:00 AM
# On the double
'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.
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Feb 14th 2018, 2:44 PM