Déise’s Dan struggling with compulsory helmet decision

FORMER Hurler of the Year Dan Shanahan of Waterford has hit out at the GAA’s decision to force all hurlers to wear helmets.

Speaking at the launch of a sponsorship deal between telecommunications company 3 and Waterford GAA, Shanahan said: “I’m not a big fan of it (the helmet) at the moment.

“I’ve tried to wear it while doing the gym work and so on, and I see the GAA’s point, but I never wore a helmet in my life.