700 players took part in the survey.
A new study among Ireland's top GAA players has found high rates of binge drinking.
The survey of over 700 active inter-county camogie, football and hurling players found two-thirds had experienced alcohol-related harm within the last 12 months.
Study shows high level of binge drinking among intercounty GAA players https://t.co/wfZ79hcYxI
— breakingnews.ie (@breakingnewsie) October 28, 2021
It found more players consume alcohol than the general public and there's a seasonal drinking pattern, with more being consumed in the off-season.
Dr Kieran Murray is the lead author of the study
Ireland's top camogie, football and hurling players say there's a harmful relationship between the GAA and drinking.
Dr Murray says drinking was heavily linked with celebrations
Top GAA stars at risk from binge drinking, study findshttps://t.co/uHboadZzNs
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) October 28, 2021
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