Rule a boost to helmet makers

THE GAA’s decision to make hurling helmets mandatory from 2010 has provided manufacturers with a timely, mid recession cash injection.

Well-known safety helmet makers Cooper, whose product has been worn by players for 40 years, have reported a pre-Christmas sales boost in advance of the new rule which kicked in from January 1.

It’s a welcome situation sure to be replicated by rival helmet suppliers such as Mycro.