Marcus Horan: ‘There’s still a generation looking up to Anthony Foley. That’s really special’

Shannon will use their home game against Old Belvedere in a fortnight’s time to commemorate former captain Anthony Foley, on what would have been his 48th birthday

Anthony Foley with Munster mascot Craig Casey in 2005. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Long before winning silverware with Munster and Ireland, the late Anthony Foley had achieved unprecedented success in the black and blue of Shannon in the All-Ireland League.

While Foley ended his playing career with two Heineken Cups, a Celtic League, a Celtic Cup and a Triple Crown, he was also integral to the Limerick club’s historic All-Ireland League four-in-a-row between 1995 to 1998 — and captain for the latter season.