Golfer Christy O'Connor Junior remembered as one in a million

Golfer Christy O'Connor Junior has been remembered as one in a million at his funeral.

Thousands of people attened the funeral at Galway Cathedral, including President Michael D Higgins.

Former Ryder Cup player and captain Paul McGinley said he would remember Christy most for the sense of fun and enjoyment he brought to people.

Former taoiseach Brian Cowen said he last met the golfer before Christmas and said his death had come as an enormous shock.

Mr O'Connor Jnr died while on holiday in Tenerife last week, aged 67.