Vigil to be held for Kate Moran (20) who died following tragic accident during camogie match

Kate Moran playing for Galway in 2017. Image: INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan Kate Moran playing for Galway in 2017. Image: INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan A CANDLELIT VIGIL is to be held today following the tragic passing of Kate Moran, who died during a camogie match in Galway over the Easter weekend.

They, along with their other children Thady, Leah and Saorise, were planning to celebrate Kate’s 21st birthday next Monday week.Kate was injured playing for Athenry in a senior league game against Ardrahan on Monday evening following an accidental collision. She was treated at the scene before being rushed to University Hospital Galway where she was pronounced dead on Tuesday.

“She was very talented, she played with the club through underage up to senior. Kate’s father Cathal and the Moran family are steeped in the history of Athenry and Galway GAA. It’s just been a terrible shock. There are no words. We are just devastated,” she told Galway Bay FM. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to youSpeaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland Marty Morrissey described Kate as a “brilliant camogie player”.

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