Guidance for managing concussion in grassroots sports

“If in doubt, sit them out”.

This is the core message in guidelines designed to assist the public in recognising and managing concussion in grassroots sports. Anyone suspected of concussion should immediately be removed from play.

Click here to read the Concussion Guidelines.

These guidelines provide clear information on identifying the signs and symptoms of concussion, along with advice on how to respond to and assist someone who may be concussed.

While a healthcare professional with training in concussion should always play the lead role in managing the response, these guidelines reflect a more general understanding of concussion and the potential risks.

The guidelines were developed with the support of concussion experts from the School of Health and Human Performance at Dublin City University, following international best practice. They support a range of concussion guidance developed by the HSE which can be accessed at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/head-injury-concussion/

They have been shared with sporting bodies around the country.