Stark warning for hurlers making adjustments to helmets

Hurlers have been warned against altering their helmets.

A Special Congress motion taken in November lifts the liability from the GAA and officials should a player wearing a modified helmet sustain an injury.

The rule states that for both games and training it is mandatory for hurlers to wear helmets with facial guards that meet the IS:355 or other replacement standard as laid out by the National Safety Authority of Ireland.