Warning against buying counterfeit hurling and camogie helmets

Safety chiefs say 'Gola' helmets are not safe to use. 

HEAD GAMES: Hurling and camogie helmets must have a CE mark to show that the helmet meets the required health and safety standards.  Picture: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

An urgent warning has been issued to hurling and camogie players not to use Gola branded helmets. 

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says Gola does not make hurling helmets and does not license the well-known brand to any other companies to do so.