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Death of Munster head coach Anthony Foley linked to heart condition

This article is more than 7 years old Autopsy reveals condition led to build-up of fluid in lungs
Foley’s funeral to take place in County Clare on Friday

Munster’s head coach Anthony Foley died due to a heart condition which led to a build-up of fluid in his lungs, a French coroner has said. An autopsy has revealed that Foley, 42, whose body was found in his room at the team’s Paris hotel before their scheduled European Champions Cup game against Racing 92 on Sunday, “had a heart rhythm disorder that caused an acute edema of the lungs”, according to www.rugby365.fr.

The coroner said Foley’s death could be “linked to a heart problem”, while further toxicological tests are ongoing and results are “expected in several weeks”.

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Munster confirmed Foley’s body would be flown home on Wednesday, with his funeral to take place in County Clare on Friday.

“Anthony’s family have confirmed that his remains will be flown home to Shannon airport, from where they will be brought to his family home in Killaloe, Co Clare,” a statement on the club’s website reads. “They will lie in repose at St Flannan’s Church, Killaloe, from 1pm to 8:30pm sharp on Thursday evening. People intending on paying their respects to Anthony are asked to attend early. House afterwards is private.

“Funeral Mass will take place at 12 midday on Friday at St Flannan’s Church, with Church reserved for family and friends only. A special area will be set aside to facilitate media outside the church, near speakers.

“Burial afterwards will be at Relig Nua Cemetery, Killaloe. Family flowers only.”

Tributes and messages of sympathy flooded in from across the world of sport following the announcement of Foley’s death. He played 62 times for Ireland as a back-row forward, led Munster to their first European Cup victory in 2006 and was central to the province’s repeat success two years later. He scored 39 tries for his province and made 86 appearances in European competition before taking on backroom roles from 2009. He was named head coach in 2014.

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