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The chance of it tearing again would be in single digits…
October 2021 Mr. Declan Bowler outlines the risk of reinjury, after successfully returning to play following ACL surgery in high level athletes, in an article by Examiner reporter, Brendan O’Brien.

Cork City FC & Bons Secours Cork renew partnership
March 2021 Cork City FC announced that the Bon Secours Hospital Cork will continue as Official Healthcare Partner to Cork City FC in 2021 with Mr Declan Bowler as the

‘I’ve never seen so many ACLs as I have in the last few weeks’
August 2020 The number of serious knee injuries spiked after the resumption of sport following the Covid 19 pandemic lockdown, as reported in the Irish Examiner newspaper.

Bon Secours Cork Football championship sponsor
July 2020 The Corkman reports that the Bons Secours Hospital Cork is the new title sponsor of the 2020 county football championships which were launched at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Cork Ladies Football Coaching Workshop
March 2019 Mr. Declan Bowler continues his support and encouragement for injury prevention by discussing the ACL injuries at the Cork Ladies football coaching workshop at the Mardyke Arena, Cork.

Cork City FC captain returns after surgery
August 2018 The Sun reported that professional soccer player Johnny Dunleavy underwent successful knee surgery with sports medicine surgeon Mr Declan Bowler.