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Will Covid-19 result in a lost generation of young sports talent?

With the League of Ireland back in action and the GAA finally getting its green light to resume; the plight of underage and juvenile sports people remains a real concern to coaches in the county.

Developing youngsters depends on many variables, but practice and time spent on the pitch, track or in the ring are non-negotiables.

However, for the past year there has been very little time for budding stars to hone their skills. More important, though, is the mental health impact on children at all levels.

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This week the Donegal News has spoken to four sports coaches – Damien Diver (Ardara GAA), Gary McCullagh (Raphoe BC), Pól Mac Aodha (Gweedore United), and Natasha Kelly (Finn Valley AC) – involved at grassroots level to assess whether or not they think the pandemic will leave a permanent dent or lead to a generation of talent stalling.

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