Female players need more support to have families - study (opens original article in a new tab)

A study reveals that elite intercounty female players in Ireland face significant challenges in balancing family life with their sporting careers, with only 3% having children, compared to 7% in Britain's WSL. The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is advocating for better support systems, including access to specialists and improved guidelines for pregnancy and return-to-play processes.

• Only 3% of elite intercounty female players in Ireland have children compared to 7% in Britain's WSL
• Female players report limited access to nutritionists, psychologists, and medical doctors
• Research highlights gaps in support for female athletes during pregnancy, post-partum recovery, and return-to-play processes
• GPA calls for targeted education, improved access to specialists, and better collaboration among medical staff