Books of condolence to open across Munster for tragic Foley

Books of condolence will be opened at Limerick City Hall and in local authority buildings across Munster today following the death of Munster rugby head coach Anthony Foley.

The 42-year-old died yesterday in Paris ahead of the Champions Cup fixture between Munster and Racing 92.

Flags will be flown at half mast outside Limerick City and County Council buildings today as a mark of respect.

President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny have been leading the tributes to the former international.

"It is with great sadness that I heard of the sudden death of Anthony Foley, the Munster rugby team's head coach and one of the great figures of Irish sport in the modern era," said Mr Higgins.