Singer Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82
Another legend lost. Leonard Cohen has died. One of the greatest songwriters and poets of all time, Cohen died peacefully at home at the age of 82. A post on the Canadian’s Facebook page confirmed the news. Cohen’s son Adam told Rolling Stone: “My father passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles with […]
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Poignant scenes at Thomond Park as Anthony Foley’s hearse passes by
It was greeted by thousands of grieving fans. There were poignant scenes outside Thomond Park on Wednesday evening as the remains of the late Munster head coach Anthony Foley stopped by the Limerick stadium. A minute’s silence was closely followed by a rendition of Shannon RFC anthem ‘There is an Isle,’ as throngs of grieving […]
10 years ago
PICS: Munster fans are wearing their Munster colours in tribute to the late Anthony Foley today
Rest in peace, Axel. Munster Rugby and the wider sporting community remains in mourning following the sudden and devastating loss of Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley at the weekend, a giant described as “an incredible man” by his friend and former team-mate Ronan O’Gara. Tributes flowed in from all over once the news emerged on Sunday and […]
10 years ago
Books of condolence open in Munster for the late Anthony Foley
We still can’t believe it. As the country continues the loss of Munster head coach Anthony Foley at the age of just 42 over the weekend, books of condolence will open in Limerick City Hall and in various local authority buildings across the province on Monday. According to RTÉ, flags will be flown at half […]
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