Brendan Foley

Brendan Oliver Foley (born 6 August 1950) is an Irish former rugby union player, who played in the amateur era of the sport. He played primarily as a lock. Foley spent most of his club career with Shannon in Limerick and played at provincial level for Munster, starting in the team's famous victory over in 1978. Foley also played internationally for , winning 11 caps between 1976 and 1981. Foley is the father of two Ireland rugby internationals Anthony Foley (1973–2016) and Rosie Foley. Early life Foley was born in Limerick and was a student at St. Mary's CBS in the city. He initially played for the Saints' team at club level for a short time, but switched to Shannon where he spent the rest of his senior club career. Rugby career Shannon Foley played for Shannon throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s during which time Shannon became a force in Munster rugby and aimed to challenge Garryowen, the most successful club in Munster club history and create a classic rivalry that continues to this day. Shannon won the Munster Senior Cup in the 1976–77, 1977–78 and 1981–82 seasons.