Safety First Aid

Safety First Aid supplies the pitchside and gym-side medical kit every club, school and facility is expected to have on hand — first aid kits, instant cold packs and reusable hot/cold therapy packs.

McSport Ireland stocks the range within our first aid department.

• Sports first aid kits — Compact Sports First Aid Kit and a full kit with carry bag included, sized for a team bag or sideline
• HypaCool instant cold packs — single-use packs that chill on squeeze, no freezer required; also available in a 20-pack for clubs
• HypaGel reusable hot/cold packs — medium ice therapy packs for ongoing recovery and rehabilitation
• HypaCool spray 150ml — rapid cooling spray for immediate pitchside treatment of knocks

Pitchside first aid in Ireland

Instant cold packs are the item clubs run out of fastest, which is why the 20-pack exists — it is worth stocking a season's supply rather than reordering monthly. McSport supplies GAA clubs, schools, soccer and rugby clubs and gyms across Ireland. See also our coaching and match official equipment.

What should a sports first aid kit contain?

At minimum: sterile dressings and plasters, bandages and tape, disposable gloves, scissors, wipes and instant cold packs. Team kits should also carry a bag that is quick to open one-handed on a pitch.

Instant cold pack or reusable gel pack — which is better?

Instant packs need no freezer, so they are the practical choice for a match bag or away fixture. Reusable HypaGel packs are cheaper per use and can be heated as well as chilled, making them the better option for clubhouse and gym use.