Dramatic impact of using protective equipment on the level of hurling-related head injuries: an ultimately successful 27-year programme

Major head injuries are not uncommon in the Irish national game of hurling. Historically, helmets were not worn.We report a multistage campaign to facilitate and encourage the use of appropriate headgear among the estimated 100 000 hurling players in Ireland. This campaign lasted for 27 years between 1985 and 2012, and involved a number of different stages including: (1) facilitating the establishment of a business dedicated to developing head...