Sport runs in the family, with Aimee's parents showcasing their enthusiasm for the GAA as she grew up, with sisters Blaithin and Aimee playing alongside each other throughout their lives
Armagh All-Star footballer Aimee Mackin has been side-lined due to her second cruciate injury in five years, but four weeks out from surgery, she is standing tall.
Read more: Armagh LFGA’s Aimee Mackin says the best part of winning awards is the impact on young girls“It’s a building block on what we have done before. We are looking to inspire young girls to want to support Armagh, to want to play for Armagh, which can only help the future.""We are always improving our game, and attendance is a big thing.
"But having that bond on the pitch, we know each other like the back of our hand, I know how she likes to play and she knows how I like to play, that connection helps us, you don’t get it all the time." Her recent injury - picked up during the Orchard County’s Ulster final win over Donegal - required a surgery to fix, and the star player shared that it has been a tough recovery mentally as well as physically.
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