Anthony Foley

Tribute Song dedicated to Munster legend Anthony Foley to launch on Saturday in aid of Orla’s Wild Ways Charity

By Mark Reilly / November 8, 2021 /

A tribute song to Munster and Irish legend Anthony Foley will be launched during halftime in this weekend’s rugby international between Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium. Penned and…

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The only way to deal with online trolling is to ignore it and let it die

By Tom Savage / May 2, 2019 /

It’s easy to draw attention if you don’t have any standards for yourself. Don’t believe me? Just strip naked and start loudly abusing passers by in your local shopping centre…

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WATCH: Brendan Foley and Paddy O’Connor talk about the Munchins ’89 SJC Winning team

By John Keogh / January 31, 2019 /

Anthony Foley captained the 1989 St Munchin’s team to Munster Schools Junior Cup glory in a team that was coached by his father Brendan and Paddy O’Connor. Brendan, who had…

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Anthony Foley documentary nominated for an IFTA

By Jack Neville / May 10, 2018 /

First aired on October 16 2017, “Anthony Foley: Munsterman” was a poignant tribute to Axel, who represented all that is great about Munster rugby during his playing career and also…

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WATCH: Behind the scenes of creation of Anthony Foley bronze bust

By Raffaele Rocca / January 23, 2018 /

Red Eye Digital took a look behind the scenes of the creation of Shannon Rugby Club’s memorial to the great Anthony Foley. The bronze bust was unveiled last Friday evening…

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LISTEN – Shannon Vice President Noel Healy and Chairman John Leahy on unveiling of Anthony Foley bust

By Luke Liddy / January 22, 2018 /

Shannon RFC unveiled a bust sculpted by Seamus Connolly in memorial of Anthony Foley at their clubhouse in Thomond Park on Friday night. Kilbaha sculptor Seamus Connolly putting the finishing…

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WATCH: Munster squad put their CPR skills to the test

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 12, 2017 /

Munster players and staff recently attended a CPR training course in Thomond Park. This year, Munster are working closely with the Irish Heart Foundation charity to help raise awareness about…

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Munster survive late Racing rally in dour battle of attrition

By Raffaele Rocca / October 21, 2017 /

Munster survived a late French rally to record their first Champions Cup win of the season at Thomond Park in what was a dour battle of attrition. The terrible weather…

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Overwhelming response to RTE’S poignant Anthony Foley Documentary

By Luke Liddy / October 17, 2017 /

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Munster legend Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley, one of the most beloved figures in Irish rugby. RTE’s documentary Anthony Foley: Munsterman which was aired last night…

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WATCH: Clips from tonight’s “Munsterman” documentary on Anthony Foley

By Diarmaid Scannell / October 16, 2017 /

The Documentary is set to air tonight on RTÉ 1 at 9:35pm. Today marks the one year anniversary of the untimely passing of former Munster and Ireland legend Anthony “Axel”…

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