Mayor of Limerick says people are devastated to hear of the sudden passing of Munster Rugby legend Anthony Foley
The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon has said he was devastated to hear of the sudden passing of Munster Rugby Coach Anthony Foley.
“It was with great shock that I learned this afternoon of the tragic and sudden death of Munster legend Anthony Foley. He was a giant among men and a true gentleman. He will be sadly missed.”
“My thoughts and prayers and those of the people of Limerick are with Anthony’s family at this terrible time.”
“On behalf of the people of Limerick I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family. All of Limerick is proud of Anthony’s achievements, whether it was lining out with St Munchin’s College, Shannon, Munster or Ireland.”
“As a mark of respect I have requested that all Irish flags flown outside council buildings across Limerick tomorrow be flown at half-mast.”
“Anthony was a true son of Limerick, and Limerick is in mourning for one of their own.”
“His career speaks for itself. He was admired by everyone when he pulled on the red jersey of Munster. Tens of thousands of people cheered when Anthony lifted the Heineken Cup aloft in Cardiff in 2006. It was a long awaited and anticipated victory and Anthony guided the team through it brilliantly.”
“He was always a powerful but steadying influence on the pitch, whether in the red of Munster or green of Ireland, while off the pitch he was a thorough gentleman.”
“He loved rugby and rugby loved him...May he Rest In Peace”
Books of Condolence will be opened across Munster on Monday 17 October in memory of Munster Rugby legend Anthony Foley.
As a mark of respect the seven local authorities in Munster (Clare County Council; Cork City Council; Cork County Council; Kerry County Council; Limerick City and County Council; Tipperary County Council; Waterford City and County Council) will open books of condolence at 12.00pm on Monday 17 October.
This will allow all Munster Rugby supporters from the province to express their sympathies on the sudden passing of one of Munster’s most faithful and best players.
The Irish flag will also be flown at half mast outside the local authority offices.
Please contact relevant local authority for exact location of the books of condolence.
Books of condolence will be opened at Council Offices in Merchant's Quay and Dooradoyle in Limerick and online at this link www.limerick.ie/council/anthony-foley-book-condolence.