{"id":108065,"date":"2025-10-28T08:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/108065\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T08:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:29:10","slug":"soldier-field-returns-to-uch-following-successful-run-across-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/108065\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldier Field returns to UCH following successful run across Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FOLLOWING successful runs across Ireland, the acclaimed play, Soldier Field, returns to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/section\/131\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Limerick<\/a> paying tribute to Munster rugby legend, Anthony Foley, while also celebrating one of Irish rugby\u2019s most iconic moments.<\/p>\n<p>The play arrives in the University Concert Hall, on Friday, October 31. Soldier Field tells the emotional story of Ireland\u2019s first-ever test victory over New Zealand in Chicago in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Written by best-selling author and playwright Pat McCarry, the play follows eight passionate Irish fans and four key players, Conor Murray, CJ Stander, Rob Kearney, and Andrew Trimble, capturing the intense build-up and unforgettable match that defined a generation.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/what-s-on\/1919607\/limerick-indie-rock-band-release-new-single-turn-the-page.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Limerick indie-rock band release new single &#8216;Turn The Page&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The play also honours the legacy of Anthony \u201cAxel\u201d Foley, who tragically passed away in Paris just before Munster\u2019s Heineken Cup game in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Foley\u2019s teammates famously dedicated their win over Glasgow Warriors a week later to him, and less than a month after his death, Irish players paid tribute at Soldier Field during the historic match against the All Blacks.<\/p>\n<p>Brought to life by the Sallins Dramatic Society from Kildare, the production has received critical acclaim and standing ovations on previous tours.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a timely return to Limerick, where rugby fans can relive the drama and pride surrounding the landmark victory ahead of Ireland\u2019s rematch against New Zealand in Chicago the very next day.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from Soldier Field support Orla\u2019s Wild Ways, a charity founded by Foley\u2019s sister Orla, which raises funds for the Mid-West Cancer Foundation, CRY Ireland, and the Irish Rugby Charitable Trust.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoldier Field is an amazing play that truly encapsulates the emotion surrounding Ireland\u2019s historic win over New Zealand, while honoring my brother\u2019s legacy,\u201d says Orla Foley. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about rugby \u2013 it\u2019s about connection, resilience, and the power of community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the show are now on sale at uch.ie. 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