From Galway Bay FM newsroom- The young woman who was injured in an accident during a camogie match in Ardrahan yesterday has died.
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It's understood the woman, who was in her early twenties, was struck by a hurl during the course of the game.
Gardai have confirmed that they were called to an incident yesterday, and a woman was later taken to University Hospital Galway.
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The woman who died was a member of Athenry Camogie Club and was an accomplished player, and member of a well known local family
A Mass was held for the woman this morning before news of her death was confirmed this afternoon
The accident has caused widespread shock across the Galway sporting community.
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