The GAA and the CCPC (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) have said they have been made aware of sub-standard hurling helmets on sale that don't provide the necessary protection.

Hurlers have been advised to only use helmets bearing the proper CE mark or else they are vulnerable to injury.

"We want to emphasise the importance of buying compliant helmets from reputable sources," chairman of the GAA's Hurling and Camogie Helmet Safety Working Group Jim Bolger told RTÉ.

"Protection of players is of paramount importance to the GAA, in particular for children and juveniles when bone structure is not fully developed so damage and harm can be greater."

Pat Kenny of the CCPC added: "It was brought to our attention that there are helmets for sale in online market places that don't seem to meet the normal standards, in our case the European standard's for Personal Protective Equipment.

"We would always urge people buy from EU websites and when purchasing make sure the helmet has the the proper CE mark, the mark that confirms to you the helmet has been tested and meets the European standards for PPE.

"If a helmet is delivered and is not assembled, or if it has rough edges or screws protruding then you should have a real concern it's not meeting the standards."

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