Kate Moran, 20, died on April 19 after suffering a head injury during a camogie match in Co Galway on April 18.RIP.ie

Kate Moran, 20, is being mourned across Ireland and abroad after a "freak accident" during a camogie match in Co Galway on Monday, April 18.

Moran tragically passed away on Tuesday, April 19 after suffering a head injury during a club camogie match between Athenry and Ardrahan in Co Galway on Monday.

Moran, who was wearing a helmet, was struck by the backswing of the hurl during Monday's match, the Belfast Telegraph reports. It is understood that Moran first walked away from the accident, but minutes later lost consciousness and collapsed.

Medical crews from three ambulances treated Moran at the match's venue before she was rushed to University College Hospital, the Irish Independent reports. Gardaí also attended the scene.

A notice on RIP.ie states that Moran is sadly missed "by her loving family, parents Cathal and Mary, siblings Thady, Leah and Saoirse, her loving boyfriend TJ Brennan, grandmothers Bridie Moran and Amelia Murphy, aunts, uncles, relatives, extended family, neighbours, and friends."

A funeral for Moran will be held on Friday, April 23 at the Church of the Sacred Heart in her hometown of Monivea, Co Galway.

"This is a terrible tragedy for her family, our club, and our community," Athenry Camogie Club said in a statement on April 19 confirming the passing of their beloved teammate. "Kate will be greatly missed by all who knew her."

The Club said: "Kate began playing with Athenry Camogie Club at underage level and quickly progressed to Senior A level with great distinction. 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."

The Club said that Kate's family has requested privacy at this difficult time.

Athenry Camogie Club will be hosting a candlelight vigil for Moran tonight, April 20, at Kenny Park in Athenry. All sports clubs are invited to attend.

Joe Rabbitte, one of Moran’s camogie coaches, told RTE News on Wednesday: “I’m 40 years in the game and I never saw anything like this, it’s just a complete freak accident."

Mary Rohan, Chair of Athenry Camogie Club, told Galway Bay FM: “Kate was the most beautiful girl. Everybody adored her. You met Kate, her smile would light up. Her bubbly personality, it shone on and off the pitch. Her teammates just loved her, everybody loved her.”

“Everybody's devastated," Rohan added. "It’s run through every camogie club in the country.”

Indeed, there has been an outpouring of condolences across Ireland.

Galway GAA said it was "shocked and saddened" by the "sad passing of Kate Moran."

The Galway Camogie group offered its deepest condolences:

The Camogie Association said it was "deeply saddened" by Moran's passing:

Paddy Cahill, the chairperson of Ardrahan Camogie Club, said in a statement that "We are all deeply saddened by this event" and that the club's "sympathies and thoughts are with the Moran family and the Athenry Club, community, and friends."

The National University of Ireland Galway, where Moran was studying commerce, also paid tribute: