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Published 12:39 20 Oct 2016 BST
Updated 12:41 20 Oct 2016 BST
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A commemorative match programme, the proceeds of which will go to a charity selected by Foley's family, will be on sale at the ground and will document the legendary number 8's most memorable moments in rugby.
Supporters whose seats are located in the West Stand are asked by the province to take their seats before 12.50pm so that they can prepare for a scheduled tribute to Foley while a minutes silence is observed throughout the stadium prior to kick-off.
Before the game, the Munster Rugby Supporter's Club Choir will perform 'There Is An Isle' before soprano Sinead O'Brien joins the Choir to sing 'Stand Up And Fight'.
To mark Foley's lifelong association with Shannon RFC, the club's players will join students from Foley's former school St Munchin's for a guard of honour which will welcome both Munster and Glasgow on to the Thomond Park surface.
Half-time will see the girls rugby team from Anthony's native Ballina/Killaloe take to the pitch in a mini-rugby exhibition alongside Bruff, Waterpark and Tralee/Listowel.
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