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Taoiseach & Ministers extend their condolences on the passing of Anthony Foley

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Transport Minister Shane Ross and Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan today expressed their sadness on hearing of the tragic passing of Anthony Foley in Paris today. Munster’s current Head Coach, Anthony served Munster and Ireland brilliantly during his career.

The Taoiseach said: 

Like everyone else in the country, I am absolutely shocked on hearing of the untimely passing of Munster Head Coach, Anthony Foley.

Anthony was a legendary figure in Munster and Irish rugby. It is tragic to lose such a fantastic man at such a young age.

My thoughts are with his family and his club mates at this awful time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Minister Ross said 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony’s partner, children, family, and friends at this very difficult time.


Minister O’Donovan said:

Anthony will be very fondly remembered for the joy and pleasure that he brought to the people of Limerick, Munster and Ireland. He will be remembered for his heroics and bravery on the field and his legacy will live long with his extraordinary achievements in caps and tries, both at home and in Europe.