Camogie ace Ava is an inspirational and dedicated leader

The Connaught Telegraph Young Sports Stars of the Year, No. 14

 

Ava Lambert (Camogie)

 

CAMOGIE does not feature too often when it comes to accolades being handed out, but 2016 was an exceptional year for Mayo, and for this young lady in particular who captained them to an All-Ireland Under 14 title.

Described by her coach as an ‘inspirational and dedicated leader,’ Ava Lambert drove her team forward time and time again over the course of the four games which led to the elusive title.

Ava’s dedication and commitment to camogie has been rewarded with more than one All-Ireland title over the last two years.

In 2015 she won a Feile na nGael Camogie title with Westport and remarkably came close to retaining the title the following year, losing out by a single point.

She will be presented with her award at next Friday's gala function at Breaffy House Resort.