A YOUNG Galway camogie player who died following an incident during a senior league match has been remembered by her club as a "tremendous role model".
Kate Moran, who was in her early 20s and played for Athenry Camogie Club, died during an away game in Ardrahan on Monday.
She was treated at the scene before being taken to University Hospital Galway but died from her injuries on Tuesday morning.
Athenry Camogie Club paid tribute to Ms Moran in a message on Facebook.
"Kate began playing with Athenry Camogie Club at underage level and quickly progressed to Senior A level with great distinction," the club statement said.
"She holds a Feile, Minor County and Intermediate County title. She played in a club All-Ireland Intermediate final. She won two All-Irelands at U16 level with Galway, both titles she was incredibly proud of.
"She was a tremendous role model for our many underage players and a wonderful leader both on and off the field of play. Her bubbly personality will be remembered for eternity."
GAA commentator Marty Morrissey told RTÉ that the deceased was a "brilliant, brilliant camogie player" and that her family is “steeped in hurling”.
“Our hearts go out to everybody in Athenry because they will be heartbroken over this very unfortunate accident,” Mr Morrisey said.
Galway Camogie has postponed all of its games this week as a mark of respect.
A Mass was held for Ms Moran on Tuesday morning before news of her death was confirmed.
Fianna Fáil councillor Albert Dolan said Ms Moran's parents had spent recent years "diligently fundraising" for Athenry camogie to develop new facilities.
"This is obviously going to be an extremely tough time for them and I think they just need to know that no matter what, the community support is there for them 100 per cent over the next week and we are all thinking of them every day now and they will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward," he said.
