Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster and Anthony Foley Rugby Momentos at the Blue Gate of Thomond Park

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Peter O’Mahony have spoken for the first time about the tragic death of Anthony Foley. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Munster have confirmed their match against Glasgow will go ahead on Saturday

Peter O'Mahony was overcome by emotion when talking about his 'hero' Anthony Foley

In the ultimate tribute to the life of legendary Munster coach Anthony Foley, the hearse carrying his remains paid a stop outside Thomond Park in Limerick tonight, greeted by thousands of grieving fans.

There was a minute’s silence followed by a moving rendition of There is an Isle – the anthem of Shannon RFC – of which Foley had been a loyal lifelong member.

The event was organised by the club and was initially intended to be low-key but such was Foley’s popularity that word spread and many more turned out.

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Accompanied by around 25 family members, Foley’s remains were brought back to Ireland from Paris today, touching down at around 6pm at Shannon Airport, on board Ryanair’s corporate jet, which had been offered to the Foley family for the repatriation flight.

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The flight taking the family out from Shannon at lunchtime was designated a special call-sign for the flight –Flight FR-1973 signified Anthony’s birth year.

The flight carrying Anthony’s remains home was designated Flight FR-8 – representing the back row position he played for Munster and for Ireland.

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The area around the iconic stadium came to a standstill as fans stood still in respect to observe the poignant scenes.

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The remains were taken to the family home in Killaloe, Co Clare and will lie in repose at St Flannan’s Church, Killaloe from 1pm until 8.30pm sharp tomorrow. The funeral will take place at midday on Friday at St Flannan’s church with burial afterwards at Relig Núa Cemetery, Killaloe.

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