Galway football mourns All-Ireland winner Joe Young

The Dublin native, who has died in his 90th year at his home in Barna outside Galway city, played hurling and football for his adopted county.

Joe Young of Galway before the 1959 All-Ireland SFC final with Kerry

Galway may be celebrating its 49th Connacht title success but the county is also mourning a decorated dual player who has died.

Joe Young was one of three Army officers who helped Galway win the 1956 All-Ireland title when they defeated Cork in the final.