She has saved several lives and transformed countless more - now this remarkable charity dynamo has been hailed Ireland's most inspirational person.

The countdown is on for this Sunday's Gala All-Ireland Camogie Championship finals at Croke Park, where the junior final will see Offaly and Waterford going head-to-head and reigning champions Cork will take on Kilkenny in the senior decider.

CONVENIENCE retailer Gala is investing €40 million in 35 new stores next year, creating 400 jobs.