Music and lyrics by Richie Kavanagh
They’re talking in Rahanna, in Myshall and Fenagh.
About High Nelly’s Pub, that opened up the other day.
It’s in a place called Milltown, better known as Garryhill.
And you are very welcome there and you can drink your fill.
Chorus
Well be the holy says Foley, I’m the man that will.
Bring whiskey, beer and porter to the boys in Garryhill.
Well be the holy says Foley, ya know now what ta do.
If you’re driving drink one, never drink the two.
It’s there you’ll find the locals, the boys from Knockindrain.
From Ballinakill and up the hill, do ye know what they do be saying.
Tommy Hogan brought us ice creams, Stephen Murphy brought us gas.
Now we have a public house on the road from Drumphea mass.
Chorus
Well be the holy says Foley, I’m the man that will.
Bring whiskey, beer and porter to the boys in Garryhill.
Well be the holy says Foley, ye know now what ta do.
If your driving drink one, never drink the two.
(Richie) “Johnny, I’m looking for directions to Foleys Pub?”
(Johnny) “What!”
(Richie) “How would you go ta Foleys Pub?”
(Johnny) “I’d go with me brother in the car!”
(Richie) “No, I mean what’s the quickest way?”
(Johnny) “Are ye driving or are ya walking?”
(Richie) “I’m driving.”
(Johnny) “That’s the quickest way lad, that’s the quickest way.”
Ye’ll get the best of beer in a bottle or a can.
If ye want a pint pulled, Foley is your man.
Sally Dorans nelly bike is hanging up there on the wall.
It’s the only sure ride, you’ll get in Foleys pub at all.
Chorus
Well be the holy says Foley, I’m the man that will.
Bring whiskey, beer and porter to the boys in Garryhill.
Be the holy says Foley, ye know now what ta do.
If your driving drink one, never drink the two.
About the Song,….Be The Holy, Says Foley
The High Nellie is a little pub, tucked away under the foot hill’s, of Mount Leinster.
Its a great country pub, with very friendly staff, and friendly locals