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Thousands of people have been paying their respects to Munster head coach Anthony Foley, following his untimely death at the weekend.
he Munster head coach and former captain was tragically found dead in his hotel room on Sunday morning. The former Ireland number eight was in Paris preparing his team for the biggest game of the season so far against Racing 92 in their Champions Cup opener.
The game was of course called off as a result and since then the rugby world has been in mourning. Books of condolence have been opened in various locations across Munster and beyond.
Irish flag at half mast in memory of #AnthonyFoley #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/y10HfzUVbs
— Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil) October 17, 2016
Thousands of people sign #Limerick Book of Condolence for #AnthonyFoley. You can sign it here: https://t.co/w29uS2QAI3 #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/LFpF5M52el
— Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil) October 17, 2016
Sun sets on a dark day in UL. pic.twitter.com/eTgAi5pvzh
— UniversityofLimerick (@UL) October 17, 2016