Tribute: Thousands Flock To Killaloe As Anthony Foley Is Laid To Rest

Munster rugby legend Anthony 'Axel' Foley was laid to rest in his hometown of Killaloe this afternoon and thousands of mourners attended to bid farewell to this wonderful man.

Parish priest and family friend Father Pat Malone described Foley as a man who lived life with "dignity and personal and professional integrity", according to Independent.ie.

"I'm fairly certain God could do with a top class Number 8". A sad day for Munster. #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/ZiWNGwmFAl
— Sean Defoe (@SeanDefoe) October 21, 2016

Hundreds gathered waiting for the funeral of Munster legend Anthony Foley in his home town of Killaloe #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/li4ilQY1UP
— Sean Defoe (@SeanDefoe) October 21, 2016

The Fields of Athenry played on radio stations across the country as a mark of respect and moment of reflection and remembrance for Foley.

#FieldsforFoley has been trending on Twitter since and people from all over Ireland, and abroad, are using #RIPAxel to pay their tributes and respect to the rugby legend.

Here's a selection of Radio Stations playing #FieldsForFoley from the Irish Radio Player App @IBIreland @kieranmcgeary @RadioColum pic.twitter.com/OgQtVGIIXg
— C103 (@C103Cork) October 21, 2016

Radio at its most powerful #FieldsForFoley pic.twitter.com/pIoplqBDVf
— Niall Power (@mrniallpower) October 21, 2016

Header and main body image credits: Sean Defoe