Galway’s Gaelic football and hurling teams will have the same jersey, crest, and sponsor for the first time.

A young girl who survived a fatal car crash in Longford is suing her father who owned the BMW and her mother who was subsequently jailed for dangerous driving.

Galway's senior footballers are set for a huge cash boost as they head into their opening National Football League tie against Laois this Sunday at Tuam Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

A FIRE officer last night spoke of the trauma to those who arrived on the devastating scene of the crash that claimed the lives of two young girls on Monday night.

The legendary gaelic footballer Sean Purcell was a humble man who bore his greatness lightly, friends said today.