County Kerry Bar Sings ''Mr. Brightside" to Remember Lost Friend Ger Foley

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @taleea
    @taleea 8 лет назад +7112

    if i had friends like this i honestly couldn't wish for more in life

    • @brianohara5696
      @brianohara5696 5 лет назад +14

      taleea you have a good friend in me !!!

    • @callofdutylova18
      @callofdutylova18 4 года назад +18

      Rusty Climber poor you

    • @Ramontf3
      @Ramontf3 4 года назад +10

      Ireland gets down

    • @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349
      @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349 4 года назад +8

      @Rusty Climber
      Shut Your filthy lying poisonous pipe hole

    • @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349
      @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349 4 года назад +8

      Likened unto the most rarest of all flowers
      Lady You are altogether Lovely 💞 Behold
      Your beyond welcome in my Ireland 😘

  • @ImGazu
    @ImGazu 4 года назад +8092

    This is what funerals should be. They shouldn’t be sad, they should be a celebration in memory of the deceased.

    • @mcmiracles5702
      @mcmiracles5702 4 года назад +44

      Well said

    • @delby66
      @delby66 4 года назад +237

      This is what the Irish do. They're the best at celebrating the life of a loved one, at a funeral.

    • @ParawhoreLoL
      @ParawhoreLoL 4 года назад +107

      I'm Irish and every funeral I've went to I've met a new friend or relative. It's beautiful, like one door closes and many more open

    • @Cloudy307
      @Cloudy307 4 года назад +23

      Best friends ever.... don‘t cry just remember and celebrate👍🏻

    • @MrWolf-xk8sl
      @MrWolf-xk8sl 4 года назад +4

      That's what the Africans do

  • @spwb2k
    @spwb2k 6 лет назад +3318

    "Are ye f***ing ready?!!!" that's the eternal question.

    • @jayzee9164
      @jayzee9164 4 года назад +13

      The turning point of the video

    • @e8tballz
      @e8tballz 4 года назад +6

      He’s half Jonathan Davis half Brandon Flowers All IRISHMAN

    • @danairwanda9566
      @danairwanda9566 4 года назад +5

      Aye capitan

    • @StockedKiwi
      @StockedKiwi 4 года назад +6

      What a beautiful comment man! That got me a little

    • @UDNoiser
      @UDNoiser 4 года назад

      HAHAHAHAQ

  • @colorfulbleeding
    @colorfulbleeding Год назад +824

    7 years later and Ger Foley is still remembered

    • @BigChunkOfFuckOffCunt77
      @BigChunkOfFuckOffCunt77 10 месяцев назад +7

      8 now! Forever Ger Foley!

    • @psibur
      @psibur 7 месяцев назад +17

      Never knew the guy but damn it, LONG LIVE GER FOLEY!!

    • @LongieR8er
      @LongieR8er 2 месяца назад +1

      @@BigChunkOfFuckOffCunt77- and we’re all still here for it….RIP Mr Foley

    • @kuronaialtani
      @kuronaialtani 29 дней назад +1

      Couple more months and it’ll be nine years

    • @funjoe11
      @funjoe11 18 дней назад

      8 now, ay?

  • @dancingpen352
    @dancingpen352 4 года назад +4225

    if my funeral isn't like this, im not going.

  • @ella_od0478
    @ella_od0478 8 лет назад +2529

    I knew him personally and he was the nicest man I've ever met

    • @km206
      @km206 4 года назад +12

      Apart from my papa he touched real good lol

    • @prisonss
      @prisonss 4 года назад +16

      Would of loved to be at that funeral....more like a party

    • @EMMYK1916
      @EMMYK1916 4 года назад +54

      Robbo That’s an Irish funeral for ya. I was at my neighbour s send off last Christmas Eve ... left our local (rural pub) at 3 in the morning. Jesus was I dying at Christmas dinner the next day. We gave him a great send off

    • @prisonss
      @prisonss 4 года назад +29

      E K I’m welsh (we are fellow celts) but our funerals here are totally depressing (just so sad, and at the bar no one is any mood to celebrate their life) we’ve allot to learn from the Irish !!!! What are birthday parties like ??? Whiskey in the jar!?!?

    • @ericbrett3095
      @ericbrett3095 4 года назад +22

      From watching this our world is a lesser place without him. Our world's loss, Heaven's gain.

  • @bryanfish3052
    @bryanfish3052 4 года назад +918

    Ger Foley must’ve been a foookin legend

    • @Broxty
      @Broxty 4 года назад +47

      @@isobel3436 He sounds like an absolute legend. Sorry for your loss.

    • @sombodu728
      @sombodu728 4 года назад +14

      @@Broxty oh damn his daughter responded

    • @borotone
      @borotone 4 года назад +22

      I wish I'd met him. I never did, but if his daughter says he was a legend... then he bloody was. Gan canny Ger and Bel. Veel liefde en respect van een engel die in Nederland woont. I'll drink to dads who are no longer with us (but they still are really). :)

    • @Lappelduvideify
      @Lappelduvideify 4 года назад

      @@isobel3436 Were you in the pub for this tribute?

    • @isobel3436
      @isobel3436 4 года назад +13

      @@Lappelduvideify I wasn’t I was at home with my family

  • @thomasnoller7818
    @thomasnoller7818 Год назад +462

    Coming from Germany, it amazes me how a bunch of middle-aged mates can sing along the lyrics of a pop song that was written for the generation of their children, while literally turning into this generation towards the end when they shed themselves of any notion of age and simply celebrate the raw beauty of life. You Irish are lucky.

    • @u_w5822
      @u_w5822 Год назад +16

      Ich als Österreicher stimme dir zu, DACH Länder haben verlernt das Leben zu genießen und richtig zu feiern. So mein Empfinden.

    • @ayushshah2103
      @ayushshah2103 9 месяцев назад +3

      its alternate rock

    • @psibur
      @psibur 7 месяцев назад +3

      They knew the guy really liked that song and for his reasons embodied it somehow. Emotions, and maybe a good bit of alcohol, let them get it all out there for their departed friend.

    • @clonezy7800
      @clonezy7800 7 месяцев назад +1

      Pop song, lol...

    • @rosierosie62
      @rosierosie62 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@psibur re the alcohol, there is no maybe about it lol. The Irish can pack it away.

  • @jblaze0313
    @jblaze0313 2 года назад +80

    Honestly, this is the type of humanity that makes me keep going.

  • @Spooknie
    @Spooknie 4 года назад +1125

    Oddly enough .. If I saw this from heaven when I passed, I'd think I had won life

    • @MsExistent
      @MsExistent 3 года назад +13

      Beautiful sentiment

    • @MisfitsToFreaxxs13
      @MisfitsToFreaxxs13 3 года назад +5

      Fuckin eh!!

    • @dannyislame
      @dannyislame 2 года назад +5

      Its not odd its the truth

    • @Legba85
      @Legba85 2 года назад +5

      Won life; had beautiful friends and they gave you a perfect send off.

    • @Alaski
      @Alaski 26 дней назад +1

      You did win life. The odds of even being born are so ridiculously small , we've all won the lottery. Enjoy it.

  • @tjwinstonquinzel3804
    @tjwinstonquinzel3804 4 года назад +1697

    I got tears
    Just because i want for everyone to have friends like this

    • @john8158
      @john8158 4 года назад +29

      Such an outpouring of humanity brought tears to my eyes who could ask for more people expressing their love and respect of a life lived

    • @johnnyvinchenzo
      @johnnyvinchenzo 4 года назад +2

      Year fir feck sake lads do ye have no homes to go to?

    • @CM-td4zu
      @CM-td4zu 4 года назад

      Yep

    • @johndessoye
      @johndessoye 4 года назад

      @@johnnyvinchenzo you'd be surprised.

    • @starsailor9774
      @starsailor9774 3 года назад +2

      I have no friends at all.

  • @whyfy2626
    @whyfy2626 8 лет назад +1529

    I feel like all of us were born knowing mr brightside

    • @Adam.Reader14
      @Adam.Reader14 4 года назад +21

      Ain't that the truth.

    • @h.cleveland6124
      @h.cleveland6124 4 года назад +7

      Its the music of the tunnel

    • @nickfunkhouser550
      @nickfunkhouser550 4 года назад +5

      Right 😭 my dad raised me on this song. Just turned 20. Been bumping that shit since it first released.

    • @macko4042
      @macko4042 3 года назад

      Yup

  • @21jlxi
    @21jlxi Год назад +53

    I was in the west coast of Ireland and went to a wedding, a funeral, and a baptising, and it took my liver a month to recover. Best times ever... sláinte from New Zealand..

  • @Gary0s92
    @Gary0s92 4 года назад +685

    Being Irish, I can safely say funerals are some of the best days out. A sad yet joyous occasion everyrime

    • @DavidKing-ph8or
      @DavidKing-ph8or 4 года назад +4

      Yeah mate - I am just starting to understand that ;-)

    • @iangraham6730
      @iangraham6730 2 года назад +17

      I know a lad that listens every day at 12pm, and again at 6pm for the death notices on the radio, and when he don't hear of anyone he knows he says "Nare a good drink comin up" 😄

    • @ontheup1
      @ontheup1 2 года назад +1

      Yes , celebrate a life

    • @BartoniGaming
      @BartoniGaming 2 года назад +2

      Love Ireland

    • @KON4444
      @KON4444 Год назад +16

      Always celebrate life, My younger brother passed away in Portugal- I was 45 he was 44 - My Ma said dont come home without your brother please, took 3 weeks. Hardest days of our families life, boarding a plane watching my Bro's coffin chucked on like cargo. Tough flight home but he was a mad & amazing hoor, service at the church when all was said & done his marvellous widow had the courage to play Queen - Dont Stop Me Now! - We all danced & sang & cried & GOD DAMN DID WE GIVE HIM A GOOD SEND OFF! You Never Walk Alone A Chara XX

  • @mr7wi
    @mr7wi 4 года назад +773

    You’re judged by the company you keep, this man was a great man.

    • @DocBree13
      @DocBree13 4 года назад +2

      💯

    • @morethanjustforkicks
      @morethanjustforkicks 4 года назад +9

      @culminate100 you're judged by the company you keep, is a saying.

    • @INIGO7
      @INIGO7 2 года назад +5

      @culminate100 not really its quite inspiring

    • @matthewstanford3489
      @matthewstanford3489 2 года назад +2

      @culminate100 I hope 2 years was enough time to appreciate the sentiment.

    • @RonggoHarjojudanto
      @RonggoHarjojudanto Год назад

      bloody funnnnn

  • @Got2LoveAmerica
    @Got2LoveAmerica 4 года назад +2364

    Shirtless bloke standing on the bar - check
    Beer in everyones hand - check
    The bar completely filled - check
    Everyone knows the song - check
    Yup, thats Ireland.

    • @josevelazco9796
      @josevelazco9796 4 года назад +24

      I have to visit 😂😂

    • @johnjones917
      @johnjones917 4 года назад +11

      jose velazco: I went this past December and it was great! Stayed 6 nights, a different town each night. Drove almost the whole country. Go!!!

    • @stewartwilson382
      @stewartwilson382 4 года назад +10

      Everyone singing in tune - moreorless - check!

    • @instantkarma1511
      @instantkarma1511 4 года назад

      @Nancy Prevost He's American... gemini ♊ moved to Vegas when he was a junior in high school... Fun facts 🙂

    • @etna9726b
      @etna9726b 4 года назад +5

      But he's wearing a, oh, I got there now.

  • @johnklinemusic8440
    @johnklinemusic8440 4 года назад +1371

    If my funeral isn’t like this just throw me in the ground

    • @pittenss
      @pittenss 4 года назад +7

      hahaha nice one

    • @drewjamila3868
      @drewjamila3868 4 года назад +4

      Haha you got me there

    • @ttuathal4509
      @ttuathal4509 3 года назад +8

      In the words of Dave Allen. " in the name if the Father, The Son, And into the hole he goes" 😂

    • @basuraepek8633
      @basuraepek8633 3 года назад

      Gold!

    • @thinkingpositivetips6051
      @thinkingpositivetips6051 3 года назад

      Nice one haha. Anyway you won't care even if someone would tear you apart once you are death

  • @psychothof
    @psychothof 4 года назад +347

    I looked into it and Ger Foley had cystic fibrosis and was apparently fought it to the end with the whole community behind him. Was an incredible man by the way his widow spoke about him. Deserved this tribute from his friend. RIP

  • @Gamepainter
    @Gamepainter 10 месяцев назад +10

    This is what a funeral should look like, honestly I'd do myself in if I could get my old man to show that kind of enthusiasm for me at any point.

  • @bassbird3089
    @bassbird3089 4 года назад +602

    We should make this video blow up so the actual Killers can see how much impact their song has

    • @schmitmarcel74
      @schmitmarcel74 4 года назад +1

      😍

    • @callaghanbrakepads6823
      @callaghanbrakepads6823 3 года назад +6

      Crowds sing this all over the US for college football games and it gets fookin loud! Especially Michigan stadium🤟🏼

    • @glenndouglas8822
      @glenndouglas8822 2 года назад +9

      They have watched it and loved it. They spoke about it in a interview.

    • @AlainnCorcaigh
      @AlainnCorcaigh 2 года назад +2

      @@callaghanbrakepads6823 big difference between this and I'm assuming you mean American football games not football

    • @maureencondon6927
      @maureencondon6927 Год назад

      ​ @@callaghanbrakepads6823

  • @trancemeister
    @trancemeister 4 года назад +526

    Literally crying at this and im a 30 year old bloke... nothing but respect giving your friend the send off he would have loved. Respect man x

    • @cappyjones
      @cappyjones 3 года назад +2

      Me too, brother 🥲

  • @jayyoung5423
    @jayyoung5423 7 лет назад +702

    I didn't know Mr. Foley I'm just a Yankee from across the pond...but this rousing tribute for a lost friend really struck me...what a wonderful group of friends you are, he would be so happy with you....I'm now moved to tears....love your fellow man for you may never know their last day on this great Earth. You are all kind and generous friends, peace Mr Foley.

    • @therealleonidas229
      @therealleonidas229 4 года назад +7

      That was Beautiful Jay RIP Mr Foley

    • @terriblepeople
      @terriblepeople 4 года назад +3

      yankee from across the pond. i dunno why but i love that so fucking much. whenever in in europe im gonna use that. thank you🙂

    • @jayyoung5423
      @jayyoung5423 4 года назад +9

      Doesn't matter Bel. I just appreciate genuine friendship, peace.

    • @therealleonidas229
      @therealleonidas229 4 года назад +4

      @@isobel3436 sorry pal my condolences

    • @chrisgraham9778
      @chrisgraham9778 4 года назад +7

      @@isobel3436 your dad must have been a star.what a tribute.making me smile+ laugh.

  • @MáireJames
    @MáireJames 10 месяцев назад +69

    I know I’m several years late to this but it was sent to me by a good friend. My mom (Irish) passed recently and us (her Irish heritage/American born) kids and family honored her with a celebration of her life much like this!! I respect every culture’s way of mourning but I’m refusing to die if my family doesn’t celebrate my life like this ☘️

    • @creekyknee
      @creekyknee 25 дней назад

      Yeah, but you are and will always be American.

    • @MáireJames
      @MáireJames 23 дня назад

      @ creekyknee Jesus, Mary,and every things that’s holy I totally forgot I was American 🤯until you said this lMAO! Land of the free, home of the brave 🇺🇸 I am absolutely proud to be American. I’m always, ALWAYS American first. And I’m proud to carry my Irish parents heritage in America despite you. Ya weirdo

  • @IceSpoon
    @IceSpoon 3 года назад +1241

    Ger Foley: I never knew you, but through the eyes and voices of your friends, I can tell you were an incredible human being.
    Rest in peace, pal.

    • @LeskoBrandon2x
      @LeskoBrandon2x Год назад

      He might’ve been a piece of shite… how can we know for sure?

  • @ckdatguy
    @ckdatguy 4 года назад +598

    The Irish are such a beautiful people.

    • @gazzanorth4373
      @gazzanorth4373 4 года назад +8

      As long as you are buying them booze and drugs.

    • @TrevorParsnips
      @TrevorParsnips 4 года назад +59

      Arra fuck you ye shitehawk, @@gazzanorth4373 , yer da taught ye how to kiss

    • @someGuy-os3kg
      @someGuy-os3kg 4 года назад +16

      @@gazzanorth4373 your a twat

    • @PantonePapi
      @PantonePapi 4 года назад +42

      I live in Canada and work with many Irish people. From what I’ve found, they’re hardworking, honest, great sense of humour and awesome people. Good on ya 👍🏼

    •  4 года назад +1

      Don't give them any coke. Irish man and coke is a bad idea.

  • @wonky_shoebox7514
    @wonky_shoebox7514 4 года назад +222

    This is my local.
    I used to go there a lot back when I could afford to go out. The owners live above and behind the bar, and if it's a slow night the wife would sometimes bring out food. She was like a mammy to the entire town.

  • @hayrowld
    @hayrowld 4 года назад +334

    I spent 15 minutes in the comments, liking every post

  • @vicarious8989
    @vicarious8989 4 года назад +180

    Many men will die with a lot of money in the bank, but friends like this are priceless. I hope this man knew the impact he had on those close to him. This video perfectly encapsulates the good that can live in man.

  • @scottnobles5081
    @scottnobles5081 Месяц назад +40

    I didn't know Mr. Ger Foley, but I'm envious he has friends like this....RIP Mr. Foley, you chose your friends well!

  • @rossmorebaz
    @rossmorebaz 8 лет назад +756

    this atmosphere in the pub and the good spirit of everyone in this video is just fucking amazing and well done to that guy for making such a wonderful and passionate tribute to his friend

  • @Beatngu23
    @Beatngu23 Год назад +279

    As an american, Why am I going to work everyday, and paying bills, when really I could be crowd surfing shirtless in an Irish pub somewhere leading a bunch of irishmen in a sing a long of Mr. Brightside? Wtf am I doing with my life?! Rest in Peace to Ger Foley ...whoever you were, it is clear that you had great friends who care a lot about you. ❤ It would've been an honor to meet you. Perhaps some day in the afterlife. ❤

    • @sanderappel4499
      @sanderappel4499 Год назад +18

      I was gonna say you'd have to make some Irish friends and get invited to a pub with them first, but then I remembered Irish people are literally the friendliest, warmest and most welcoming people I know

    • @RustyOrange71
      @RustyOrange71 4 месяца назад +4

      I hope you've moved to Ireland. You'd be welcome, they need people like you.

    • @tadhgcronin175
      @tadhgcronin175 4 месяца назад +4

      Wonderful comment

    • @creekyknee
      @creekyknee 25 дней назад

      You, my friend are what we call a loser.

  • @BreadCatMarcus
    @BreadCatMarcus 4 года назад +283

    I studied abroad in England for a semester and visited Ireland in break. The short week I was there included some of the nicest people I've met. Miss it!

    • @FCUK-
      @FCUK- 4 года назад +4

      I agree I've been there twice and each time was such a blast and met some awesome welcoming people that knew how to have a good time cant wait to go back!!

    • @chicotheblue
      @chicotheblue 4 года назад +7

      Gotta love The Irish!

    • @darrenmodricgreene2783
      @darrenmodricgreene2783 4 года назад +6

      Come back man

    • @nannymackify
      @nannymackify 3 года назад +2

      Come back soon!

  • @frankygers
    @frankygers 2 года назад +106

    I come back to this every so often. It’s the first time since
    My mum died last June.
    Thank you

    • @tc2664
      @tc2664 2 года назад +7

      Even though your a rangers fan I am really, really sorry about the loss of your mother. I mean that. God bless your dear mum.

    • @norbertbluhm6999
      @norbertbluhm6999 2 года назад +2

      First time for me since my Mum passed away in August.
      Still as great as always.
      My next beer I'll drink In honor of your Mum

    • @maselm
      @maselm 2 года назад +1

      @@tc2664 You’re* you mutant

    • @tc2664
      @tc2664 2 года назад +3

      @@maselm Is that really how you would typically go about spending the day? Correcting people on youtube? 🤣

    • @maselm
      @maselm 2 года назад

      @@tc2664 I’m not surprised it takes you all day to type one comment 😂

  • @carlosl7835
    @carlosl7835 4 года назад +67

    Irish can be the saddest or the happiest people in the world. No middle point there. Thats why I love them, they are so genuine.I would love to have friends like these. Rest In Peace Ger Foley. May God Bless you all. Carlos from Argentina

    • @JohnWick-stardawg
      @JohnWick-stardawg 3 года назад +9

      Thank you my Argentinian brother. Respect from County Kerry, Ireland.

    • @JN-om6rw
      @JN-om6rw 3 года назад +5

      Thank you Carlos..thinking about you in the land of the Pampas.. with great respect from Jim Neill Limerick Ireland

    • @carlosl7835
      @carlosl7835 3 года назад +2

      @@JN-om6rw @John Wick Thank you both for your kind reply ! All the best for you from Córdoba , Argentina. 🇦🇷🇮🇪

  • @disa1988
    @disa1988 4 года назад +251

    dont mourn the death, celebrate the life you had with the person!

  • @KON4444
    @KON4444 Год назад +15

    My younger brother passed away in Portugal, aged 44, I was 45. Were born n bred Irish, my Ma told me to go & bring my brother home, so I did. ( toughest station of my life) took 3 long weeks & a lot of hardship. Another brother came with me, we had a session, we laughed, cried & bawled our eyes out, we celebrated everything our brother meant to us. We met his workmates & dear god they loved the Irish coz of my brother. At his funeral in our parish church, his wife had them play 'dont stop me now' In tune with his life, family & love. God bless you Ronan, love you a Chara xx

    • @annebarry2436
      @annebarry2436 Год назад

      My condolences on your loss.

    • @creekyknee
      @creekyknee 25 дней назад

      And that is the way that he would have wanted to be remembered. Good on you.

  • @WatcherOfYT
    @WatcherOfYT 4 года назад +513

    Been coming back to this video for a few years now, always puts a smile on my face. To whoever this tribute was, RIP, and what a bunch of mates you left behind.

    • @colinsmith9208
      @colinsmith9208 Год назад +5

      His name- Ger Foley. Farmer in Ireland..

    • @WatcherOfYT
      @WatcherOfYT Год назад +2

      Thanks Colin, was you in the bar by any chance?

  • @mikecook1240
    @mikecook1240 5 месяцев назад +86

    People still watching this. This is how you live forever. Make me smile every time

  • @derbrandmeister4660
    @derbrandmeister4660 2 года назад +68

    If this is how people will say goodbye to you, you’ve done something right in life.

  • @mickybrennan3489
    @mickybrennan3489 4 года назад +11

    This man on the bar,bares a remarkable resemblance to the late great paudi o shea . Fantastic tribute to the man ,who's wake it was. Erin go bragh.

  • @racoonzattack
    @racoonzattack 4 года назад +1634

    The Killers. The best American band that are actually British.

    • @ravenr1420
      @ravenr1420 4 года назад +115

      Nope, they're American. That made zero sense.

    • @joeblogs9362
      @joeblogs9362 4 года назад +62

      And its an irish pub

    • @racoonzattack
      @racoonzattack 4 года назад +235

      I was referring to how they’re beloved in the UK. So much so that you can almost say they were a British band. I know they’re American. They hail from Nevada.

    • @TheReaganRevolution
      @TheReaganRevolution 4 года назад +167

      The Killers were "adopted Brits" in the Glastonbury festival many years ago. This comment made perfect sense for those of us that are The Killer fans.

    • @TheReaganRevolution
      @TheReaganRevolution 4 года назад +61

      Btw, the Glastonbury festival is by far one of the most anticipated musical events in the UK. Like Coachella to Americans but waaaaaaaayyyyy fucking better.

  • @BrinyGale
    @BrinyGale 4 года назад +294

    This reminds me of a quote (of which I cannot remember it’s origin): ‘Never let the pain of a loved one’s loss be greater than the sum of their memories.’ - this embodies that fully. Thank you for sharing and regards for your loss, but, even in death, they are making me smile. *That* is a legacy.

  • @michaelbinz1464
    @michaelbinz1464 Месяц назад +6

    I've been watching this Video for almost 8 years and I ever came back to it in good and bad times of my life. It became a solid piece of positive mindset and I told my wife and my best friend to have a similar party in case of my die.

  • @kbags091
    @kbags091 4 года назад +385

    This the most Irish thing I have ever seen.

    • @tonybuckley6413
      @tonybuckley6413 4 года назад +21

      that's how we roll, peace from Ireland

    • @JN-om6rw
      @JN-om6rw 3 года назад +2

      It's pure pagan - that's what we are..

    • @davidorourke4311
      @davidorourke4311 3 года назад

      You wonder about social engineering against pub scences like this that have got more severe with the Lockdowns

  • @KnolltopFarms
    @KnolltopFarms 8 лет назад +296

    Had me balling for the loss of a friend I never got to meet...what a great group of mates ya have!!!
    Aloha Oe', Ger Foley...Aloha Oe'

    • @ericbrett3095
      @ericbrett3095 4 года назад +6

      One day, many years from now, you will wake up in Heaven and someone will walk up to you with his hand out and say "Hi, I'm Ger Foley".

    • @brewmasuisui2216
      @brewmasuisui2216 4 года назад

      Braddah got awesome friends and ohana

  • @andy1981jones
    @andy1981jones Год назад +16

    Can't remember if I've commented before but this is one video i always come back to when feeling down as it lifts me up. YNWA

  • @peterhealy1844
    @peterhealy1844 Год назад +15

    I'm English but my granddad was Irish he's been dead for a long time but his irishness runs through us all like gold we all celebrate and drink and have a good time no matter what I'm from a little town in Lancashire called Tyldesley and nearly everyone here has Irish blood

    • @tc2664
      @tc2664 Год назад

      God bless ur granddad and the rest of ur family

  • @manuelfiliperodriguesvieir6728
    @manuelfiliperodriguesvieir6728 4 года назад +124

    Its funny how life is lived differently. Here i am a man in 30's and most of my friends dont go out anymore. Nevertheless RUclips choose to show me that i am not wrong. Here i see a group of friends, most mid age and more, celebrating a dead lad while most of the people i know dont even celebrate life, sometimes myself included. What a fucking lesson. Thank you ❤
    PS: sorry for the english. Im portuguese.

    • @sbakernyc5761
      @sbakernyc5761 4 года назад +8

      Ur English was pefect man no apologies needed

    • @CantWaaait
      @CantWaaait 4 года назад +5

      Your English is great! Yes, it's a lesson for us all ❤

    • @handeyecoordinationskills
      @handeyecoordinationskills 4 года назад +7

      Nice comment, life is to be lived

    • @haraldkrull2549
      @haraldkrull2549 3 года назад +1

      So very true. What have you gained if all you ever did was chase after checks and money. Go out with the people you love and who truly care about you ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @davidorourke4311
      @davidorourke4311 3 года назад

      There's so many distractions within regular houses/apartments in early 21st century that discourage people from going out such as cable tv, Netflix, the web on the smartphone,etc. Also relatively expensive taxis in many places don't help since lockdowns online off license has become more common which drop alcohol at your door via courier. World now can be very atomizing but hopefully once Covid is over more people will appreciate proper social life.

  • @jasonrapelje3945
    @jasonrapelje3945 4 года назад +56

    I love how much the Irish love each other. We need more of this.

  • @Desmondbrown73
    @Desmondbrown73 Год назад +34

    Whenever I’m feeling sorry for myself and my emotions are getting the best of me… I come and watch this video. It makes me smile and it makes me forget about my own bullshit.

  • @danielgoogle1
    @danielgoogle1 3 года назад +103

    He is the salt of the earth.
    He will never be replaced.
    We will remember him forever in our lives.

  • @BigBatts
    @BigBatts 23 дня назад +4

    Love how this guy starts out tight pissed and then brings the entire thing home like a well oiled band leader

  • @rf8362
    @rf8362 4 года назад +47

    Rock 'n Roll doesn't need big stages... a counter, a passionate guy singing for a lost friend and the best crowd ever is more than enough. I love this!

  • @jacksonpada9597
    @jacksonpada9597 4 года назад +71

    Wonderful to see how they celebrate their friend and their memories, may he rest in paradise. I’m Austrian but I gotta say, I love the Irish - what a great country with even greater people!

  • @aryamantewari5122
    @aryamantewari5122 4 года назад +78

    That moment when he closes his eyes and sinks into the crowd, remembering a lost friend, is what life is meant to be like.

  • @patienceman
    @patienceman 15 дней назад +5

    Everytime that video pops up I’m nearly in tears. It’s f**king unreal. Love it.

  • @AndrewRaybould
    @AndrewRaybould 4 месяца назад +5

    WITH friends like this Ger Foley life long or short.....Must have been entertaining. Great send off

  • @steayre4534
    @steayre4534 8 лет назад +117

    Absolutely class. take a bow 👏👏👏

  • @nikolalutov8898
    @nikolalutov8898 4 года назад +3938

    That's why lads say an Irish funeral is more fun than an English wedding... 😂

    • @Shitbird3249
      @Shitbird3249 4 года назад +35

      Fucken struth

    • @megamortarmaster5724
      @megamortarmaster5724 4 года назад +27

      Fucken struth

    • @e8tballz
      @e8tballz 4 года назад +12

      Slanté

    • @scherzonaiborhu8022
      @scherzonaiborhu8022 4 года назад +21

      Mate wait until they see the coffin dance

    • @JKnowlden95
      @JKnowlden95 4 года назад +201

      What’s the difference between an Irish funeral and an Irish wedding... at a funeral there’s one less person drinking

  • @namrepusprime6793
    @namrepusprime6793 4 года назад +76

    You have won life if you have friends that remember you like this when your gone.

  • @DanielAntoniasse
    @DanielAntoniasse 6 месяцев назад +39

    8 years later and this video still makes me cry and smile at same time. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

  • @leerabin8915
    @leerabin8915 3 года назад +5

    Must have been one special man. R.I.P

  • @petearew2228
    @petearew2228 5 лет назад +63

    Human love Is what we living for.

  • @apancher
    @apancher 4 года назад +67

    I'd never met many Irish people before my trip to the Isle of Man for the TT. You're a fucking awesome culture, full of some of the most genuine people I've ever met. Cheers from the US, and RIP to your friend.

  • @AnuragBhuyan
    @AnuragBhuyan 5 лет назад +28

    Mr. Foley is smiling from the heaven. Great job, ladies and gentlemen! May god bless you.
    ~ Love from India❤️

  • @idontbelieveyou
    @idontbelieveyou 10 месяцев назад +2

    I listen to this to spark JOY... my own mother's wake was such a celebration... THIS is the way to do it!

  • @Robot123abcbeep
    @Robot123abcbeep Месяц назад +6

    Wish I had one friend or family member that cared for me like this 😭

  • @qulmy
    @qulmy Месяц назад +4

    I'm a just Japanese who like Mr.Brightside, it makes me reach this heartwarming movie.
    I can understand what's going on, even though I am from a different culture and religion.
    Someday I'd like to visit the bar, and raise a glass for him.
    Finally, I'm sorry I'm not good at English.

  • @Kufu79
    @Kufu79 Год назад +5

    Just happened upon this 7 years later. What a best thing. A celebration of life. Such joy being brought out in spite of sorrow.

  • @adamsmith2683
    @adamsmith2683 3 года назад +3

    I'm an American wanker and to me nothing would be a better tribute than to have these people sing this song at this bar in my honor when I pass. So great!

  • @pj-ultraesmellado7903
    @pj-ultraesmellado7903 Год назад +5

    Respect from Mexico,,,,, respect from Nahuals,,,

  • @ragazm
    @ragazm 3 года назад +15

    I come here everyday, to listen to this song peformed by all these folks. I must admit, I like it more than original song.

  • @cowboys360
    @cowboys360 5 месяцев назад +8

    This good man never stopped making people happy even in death.Great show people

  • @ThePrepAquatic
    @ThePrepAquatic Год назад +9

    Been coming to this video for years. But now my mom is gone...this hits different.

    • @ThePrepAquatic
      @ThePrepAquatic Год назад +2

      My mom Dr Mary and Ger Foley we will NEVER EVER forget you!

    • @magneto44
      @magneto44 4 месяца назад

      sorry to hear mate, may she RIP

  • @joshferguson9369
    @joshferguson9369 Месяц назад +1

    We should all be so lucky to be sent out with friends and fever as this beloved man.

  • @ben-outdoor
    @ben-outdoor 9 месяцев назад +14

    Be proud, if you have a friend like him

  • @ProfMannion
    @ProfMannion 4 года назад +29

    We all could only hope to have these friends and this send off.

  • @chasesutton1
    @chasesutton1 3 года назад +16

    This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!

  • @pos3945
    @pos3945 4 года назад +10

    That’s the Irish for you and with a dad from Tipperary and a mother from Bandon county cork they knew how to enjoy themselves RIP mom and dad 🙏

  • @VK_Magic72
    @VK_Magic72 3 года назад +9

    Mr. Ger Foley, I hope you saw this milion times like I did and I bet you are foookin proud you've lived surrounded with such a nice friends.
    God bless you and God bless all people in this video.

  • @bigskygemsmontana9464
    @bigskygemsmontana9464 Год назад +4

    We just buried my grandfather from Warren's point Ireland. I was the only who drank to his honor. He loved a pint. God bless you all and your friend! R.I.P.

  • @Konverteraren
    @Konverteraren 3 года назад +9

    Am I the only one coming back here over and over?

    • @Anthony-gm9wt
      @Anthony-gm9wt 3 года назад +2

      I come back every week

    • @Konverteraren
      @Konverteraren Год назад

      still want him on my funeral@@Anthony-gm9wt

    • @Konverteraren
      @Konverteraren 9 месяцев назад

      @@Anthony-gm9wt I'm still here.

  • @Brw78
    @Brw78 4 года назад +36

    When things open back up, everyone we've lost during this time, will be celebrated like this. ❤

  • @sethmden
    @sethmden 7 месяцев назад +6

    Never met Ger. But he must have been one hell of a legend. I hope I get sent out the same way.

  • @creekyknee
    @creekyknee 25 дней назад +3

    Wonderful. So Irish, so authentic. This is why we are so happy, because we celebrate life so well.

  • @paulkirby4266
    @paulkirby4266 10 месяцев назад +1

    I can’t remember how many times I’ve watched this video it’s just so lovely

  • @danielcrushwell8904
    @danielcrushwell8904 3 года назад +18

    My best friend who I toured and did shows with for 10+ years died and we never got to give him a proper send off. He would always play this record in the van. I always watch this video and imagine this is what his real funeral would have been like.

  • @eltonsa2653
    @eltonsa2653 5 лет назад +87

    i love everything in this video. I'm in a sad time of my life, but for some reason, every time i watch this vídeo, like the other version with another angle, it keeps getting me better.

    • @jhal34
      @jhal34 4 года назад +2

      Elton, it could always be worse. Keep your head up my friend! The world is only a bad place of you let it be. Stay strong and be well

    • @eltonsa2653
      @eltonsa2653 4 года назад +3

      @@jhal34 this is what I think. I deserve all the good for you. God bless you. I'm better for a while

    • @Adam.Reader14
      @Adam.Reader14 4 года назад +3

      @@eltonsa2653 We can't pick and choose our circumstances in life, but we can dictate how we feel about them. When you release control, you gain control.
      Read up on Determinism vs Free Will, if you get a chance.

    • @tbpiccinini
      @tbpiccinini 4 года назад +4

      I hope you are doing better. Everything will be alright

    • @irishpride9867
      @irishpride9867 4 года назад +3

      Keep your chin up friend💪

  • @counterspacecowboy
    @counterspacecowboy 4 месяца назад +3

    I often come back to this video. I think it's the most beautiful, emotional video around. This group of grown men in a pub paying tribute to their friend, loudly and proudly remembering him. Gets me every...single...time.

  • @maxgunstone954
    @maxgunstone954 2 года назад +13

    This video is still going strong after 6 years.. truly want my funeral to look like this. Celebrate the life that has been; not the time lost

  • @MRIRISHLAD
    @MRIRISHLAD Год назад +2

    I must watch this at least 3 times a year... I am here again right before xmas :)

  • @56bigmike
    @56bigmike 4 года назад +2

    I don’t know anyone that is in this bar or the gentleman that passed... but this video got me choked up..

  • @iTzTrAx1
    @iTzTrAx1 8 лет назад +246

    This was wonderful. It makes me tear up as this is a tribute to their friend who passed away that week.. He had lots of friends that cared for him and he surely will be missed. RIP :(

  • @paudiemoore
    @paudiemoore 7 лет назад +12

    brian o sullivan is a ledgend after a send off for his friend like that rip ger foley you will never be gone while you have friends like that

  • @bryanvandenbos5304
    @bryanvandenbos5304 2 года назад +74

    Every so often this video finds its way back to me and it moves me to tears time and time again. What a bunch of beautiful people. Nothing but love for their friend ❤

  • @monicaaron1
    @monicaaron1 Год назад +2

    🎉just saw this on Facebook and have played this song a few times for Ger foley. I didn't know ger but RIP mate

  • @christycrosbie5303
    @christycrosbie5303 Месяц назад +2

    I would say heaven is rocking at the moment seeing that just great friends 😂😂😂😂

  • @ShayKane64
    @ShayKane64 4 месяца назад +6

    What a wake, only Ireland know how ❤️🇮🇪

  • @AM-qi4ro
    @AM-qi4ro Месяц назад +4

    Imagine what life was like when he was alive. True friends.

  • @blink182ita
    @blink182ita 3 года назад +9

    Great! Irish people are amazing, eternal friendship with Italy!!❤️