Thousands welcome Groupama as Volvo Ocean Race winners

More than 20,000 people turned out in Galway overnight to welcome the winners of the Volvo Ocean Race.

The French yacht Groupama - with Kerryman Damien Foxall onboard - retained its overall lead in what was a nailbiting finish.

Groupama crossed the finish line at 12.50am to settle the closest contest in the 39-year history and crown themselves Volvo Ocean Race champions.