Probably very few of us would have known Ger "Farmer" Foley during his lifetime - and much will not change about the fact even after the post and yet it would be a shame if you missed this little story. Foley appears to have been a good friend, as evidenced by his surviving friends stopping off at a pub after Foley's funeral. You're drinking, you're thinking about the deceased, maybe you're laughing about shared stories from the past - and then suddenly one of his friends, Brian O'Sullivan, climbs onto the bar, gives a little speech and agrees «Mr. Brightside» from the Killers onwards - the very song Foley used to sing on New Year's Eve.
Ger Farmer Foley from Tim Clifford.
Locals in Falveys Bar, Killorglin, Kerry, Ireland paid tribute to Ger Foley on the night of his funeral in the best way possible. Rocking out to Mr Brightside. RIP Device
The killers themselves also got wind of the story and reacted as follows:
Brian O'Sullivan, if Brandon ever needs a fill-in, we're calling you! May we all have friends like this #farmersrule https://t.co/mENU0pGfHr
- The Killers (@thekillers) March 27, 2016