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Helmet, Hurling

Object number2024.88.1

Manufacturer Mycro Sportsgear

Date2023

OriginIreland

MediumPlastic; Foam; Metal; Canvas; Paper; Ink; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Katie Monbaron

DescriptionBlack and white women's hurling helmet, size Extra Large. Black and white plastic helmet shell with chrome metal rivets and vent holes throughout. White plastic ear-framing straps. Chrome metal faceguard with black foam chin pad; faceguard folds upward and fastens to helmet at bottom using black webbed canvas straps. Maker text on helmet and canvas straps. Back of helmet has circular sticker with hurling club emblem. Helmet interior lined with white foam.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 10.625 x 7.563 x 10.75 in. (27 x 19.2 x 27.3 cm)
InscriptionsBack of helmet has sticker with black text at top “PITTSBURGH” and bottom “Na Laochra”.
MarksHelmet’s front, left side, and right side have white text “Mycro / XTRA LITE”.

Back of helmet has white text including “Mycro / XTRA / LITE / MADE IN IRELAND / … ”; below this text is green sticker with white text “SIZE 59cm / EXTRA / LARGE”.

Black webbed canvas straps each have alternating red and gray text “Mycro Mycro Mycro”.
Historical NotesHelmet worn by Katie Monbaron during the 2023 Na Laochra Camogie season. Label TextThough hurling’s roots date back 3,000 years to ancient Gaelic and Irish origins, it has only recently been played competitively in this region. Overseen by the Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association, a men’s team, the Pucas, formed in 2007 and a woman’s team, Na Laochra Camogie, started in 2021. Both have captured Midwest championships; the men won a national USGAA Championship in 2022, and the women won a Junior B National Championship in camogie (a variant of hurling played by women) in 2023. The University of Pittsburgh’s Club team racked up an astounding four consecutive National Collegiate GAA championships between 2019 and 2023.

Previous owner Katie Monbaron

Related institution Na Laochra Camogie Club

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