SETU & Dillon Quirke Foundation Launch SADS Screening
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South East Technological University and the Dillon Quirke Foundation launch a pilot program screening young athletes for SADS, aiming to safeguard student athletes in their sports scholarship program starting 2026. This initiative honors Dillon Quirke, a hurler who died from SADS, and aims to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes. The program offers free screenings to 135 sports scholars, making it mandatory for all participants, with follow-up care as needed. This effort highlights a growing push for better heart checks in Irish sports, giving young athletes peace of mind to chase their dreams without fear.
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