WATCH: Video of Limerick people's tributes that left Keith Earls in tears

16 days ago

Limerick Leader

RUGBY legend Keith Earls was left in tears as he watched an emotional video featuring tributes from Limerick fans.

Media agency Southern produced the fantastic video which includes tributes from the people of Limerick, Keith's three daughters and his former teammate Paul O'Connell.

The video was played at the Limerick Person of the Year Awards on Thursday where Keith was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

His proud wife, Edel, said she had never seen him cry before.

A visibly emotional Keith said: "I'm crying and I'm embarrassed". He said to the packed room "what a time to start grieving my rugby career".

"I genuinely haven't stopped - I’ve gone into the coffee business literally the day after I got back from the World Cup and I should have known that's not how you deal with things, putting it to the back of your mind.

"It’s bad timing but I’m happy it is happening in front of all my Limerick people. I think Edel should be up here for a Lifetime Achievement Award for putting up with me!" said Keith, who added that "I've lived my dream" during his long and illustrious rugby career.

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Playing on the wing for both his province and country, Keith retired from rugby in 2023 after Ireland’s exit from the Rugby World Cup.

The 36-year-old finished his career with 36 Test tries to his name, leaving him second only behind Brian O’Driscoll in Ireland’s all-time try-scoring chart, while Earls scored 64 tries in 202 appearances for Munster.

See the video in full above.

Produced by Southern.

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