Limerick singer-songwriter Gearoid McCarthy's emotional tribute to father goes viral

On St Patrick’s Day, Gearoid McCarthy pledged to still play his gig at Broderick’s in his father's memory after learning that he had passed away
Limerick singer-songwriter Gearoid McCarthy's emotional tribute to father goes viral

Limerick singer-songwriter Gearoid McCarthy.

Limerick singer-songwriter Gearoid McCarthy has paid an emotional tribute to his father, who passed away recently while McCarthy was touring in Newfoundland.

Sharing the news that he had found out that his dad Thomas was unwell while touring in Newfoundland in Canada, McCarthy put a call out on social media asking if anyone could help him get back to Ireland as soon as possible.

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