Racket Records

06/03/2026

🎉 It’s Bandcamp Friday! 🎉

It’s live and today is the day to support artists directly.

All Racket Records titles are available now on our Bandcamp page, https://racketrecords.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp is waiving its fees, which means more of your support goes straight to the music.

If you’ve been meaning to pick something up, today’s the day ❤️

Thank you for supporting independent music.

05/03/2026

🎶 Bandcamp Friday - Tomorrow! 🎶

Tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday, which means Bandcamp waives its fees and more of your support goes directly to the artists and to us here at Racket Records.

All of our titles are available on our Bandcamp page whether you’re looking for beautiful traditional music, special collaborations, or something you’ve been meaning to add to your collection, this is the perfect day to do it.

If you’ve been thinking about picking up an album (or two!), tomorrow is the day ❤️

👉 Visit our Bandcamp page and explore the full catalogue. https://racketrecords.bandcamp.com/

Thank you as always for supporting independent music.

Racket Records is an independent family run record label based in the north west of Ireland established in 1997 specialising in Irish traditional music.

05/02/2026

Tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday!

Bandcamp are waiving their fees on Friday, so every purchase goes straight to the artists and labels.

If you’d like to support Racket Records and the musicians we work with, Friday's the day 💙

Thank you, as always, for supporting what we do. It really makes a difference.
👉 Explore + buy here: https://racketrecords.bandcamp.com/
Happy Bandcamp Friday!

Matt Molloy's pub Andrew Caden James Carty Conor McDonagh Maggie Carty John Carty

08/12/2025

January is looking a whole lot brighter! ✨🎶
At the Racket are back for a four-date January Tour and we can’t wait to bring the tunes, songs, and old-time Racket lift around the country. If you need something to look forward to after Christmas, this is it!

From Westport to Galway, Strokestown to Corofin, we’ll be kicking off 2026 with lively music, good company, and plenty of craic.

Full dates and ticket links on the poster below.
Why not treat yourself or someone you love to a night out with the Racket? 🎁🔥

See you on the road!

05/12/2025

🎉 It’s Bandcamp Friday! 🎉
That magical day when Bandcamp waive their fees and every cent goes directly to the artists and labels you love.
If you’re thinking ahead to Christmas 🎄or just want to treat yourself, today is the perfect day to pick up some music from Racket Records on Bandcamp.
💿 Browse our releases
🎁 Grab a few gifts for the music lovers in your life
❤️ Support independent artists and keep new music flowing
Thank you, as always, for supporting what we do. It really makes a difference.
👉 Explore + buy here: https://racketrecords.bandcamp.com/
Happy Bandcamp Friday!

Racket Records is an independent family run record label based in the north west of Ireland established in 1997 specialising in Irish traditional music.

04/12/2025

Beat the January Blues with At the Racket! 🎶💥
We’re hitting the road from January 8–11th, 2026 for a run of gigs guaranteed to lift the spirits and shake off the winter gloom. Sax, banjo, fiddle, tunes, songs, and that unmistakable Racket energy - just what January needs!

If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift for a music lover, these gigs are the perfect pick. 🎁
Hope to see you on the road for some mid-winter musical magic!

04/12/2025

At the Racket are dusting off the cases and hitting the road for a run of gigs this January and can’t wait to play a few tunes for ye!

Here’s a clip from a recent TG4 feature to get you in the humour… 😄🎻

📅 January Dates
➡️ Thurs 8 Jan – Matt Molloy’s, Westport
➡️ Fri 9 Jan – The Crane Bar, Galway
➡️ Sat 10 Jan – Strokestown Park House, Strokestown
➡️ Sun 11 Jan – Teach Ceoil, Corofin, Co. Clare

Come along for a night of mighty tunes, good company, and the usual Racketry.
Hope to see you somewhere along the way!

At the Racket 🎵
The Crane Bar Matt Molloy Strokestown Park