Fáilte go Droichead Átha

18th - 20th September 2026

In Concert: At The Racket

Saturday 19th September 2026

Event Details:

Venue: Droichead Arts Centre, Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Doors: 7:30pm

Start Time: 8:00pm

Admission: €18

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At The Racket is one of Ireland’s most distinctive traditional music groups, formed in 1996 and inspired by the Irish-American dance-band tradition of the 1920s and 1930s. Founded by John Carty, the band combines outstanding musicianship with infectious energy, drawing on rare historic recordings while creating fresh, contemporary arrangements.

The current line-up features John Carty, Brian McGrath, Séamus O'Donnell, and Michael McCague. Renowned for lively performances, the group has appeared at festivals and concerts across Ireland and internationally. Their work preserves and revitalises Ireland’s rich musical heritage, celebrating the enduring spirit of traditional Irish dance-band music.

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    3-hour masterclasses with Ireland’s esteemed musicians & tutors.

    Register for Traditional Irish Music Workshops in harp, flute, tin whistle, fiddle, banjo, uilleann pipes, button accordion, guitar/bouzouki, bodhrán & concertina.

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    3 days, over 50 artists & 12 traditional Irish music sessions. Be a part of it!

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    With expert hosts, and Ireland’s top musicians, expect this to be an exceptional event for both dancers & observers.

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Discover the best of the Boyne Valley in nature, heritage & tradition.

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Home to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2018 & 2019, Drogheda’s traditional Irish music scene has grown from strength to strength.

Boyne TradFest welcomes artists and visitors from across the country for an exciting weekend of traditional Irish music & song!

With over 50+ musicians performing as part of the festival, Boyne TradFest continues to pave the way for traditional Irish music on the East Coast.

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