Memorial night planned for Derry man Davy Farthing

THE friends of a popular Galliagh man who tragically passed away on New Year’s Day will dedicate a night of local musical talent in ‘a cracking night for a cracking man’.

Davy Farthing, a 38 year-old hospital porter from Bracken Park, fell ill just after Christmas and sadly passed away on January 1. Davy was described among his peers as ‘a true gentleman’ and an ‘amazing friend’.

Ciaran Breslin, a close friend of Davy’s, said that he and Davy’s many other friends felt a night of music was the most fitting tribute to celebrate Davy’s love of life.

“The night has been aptly headed as ‘a cracking night for a cracking man’,” said Ciaran.

“Davy was an absolute gentleman and lit up any room he entered with that smile of his, was always the life and soul of any party, family get together or any special occasion.

“He had three loves in life; the obvious one being his family, his other two loves were music and Glasgow Celtic FC. He was always first on the bus for any and many concerts he attended and was a regular attendee in Glasgow to watch his beloved team.”

Ciaran said he and his friends want to remember Davy in a night that he would be proud of.

“I'm organising the night to celebrate Davy's life as he lived life fully in the short space of time he was here because  if ever there was a party to be had he was the first there,” smiled Ciaran.

“Davy was an absolute lover of music and lived for it so live music on the night will be provided by The Weekends, The Clameens, DJ Tomski and for a bit of Davy's love of the old school Point Inn days, DJ Darren McMenamin will close a brilliant night.”

The event will be held in The Delacroix on Saturday, February 1. Doors will open at 8pm and the entrance fee is £10, pay at the door.

Everyone is welcome and all proceeds will go to the Farthing family.