🎻 The Rapparees – A Rebel Tribute to The Pogues, Live in Gorey! 🍀

Hailing from the heart of Belfast’s working-class quarters, The Rapparees are more than just a tribute to The Pogues – they’re a force of nature. With gritty vocals, foot-stomping energy, and a stage presence that could shake the cobblestones of any Irish town, this TWELVE -piece band brings raw authenticity to every performance.

Known for their raucous, “rough and ready” style, The Rapparees blend traditional Irish instruments like the banjo, fiddle, bodhrán, bouzouki, and whistle with a punch of rock flair, thanks to bass and drums that drive their live shows into high gear. They’ve made a name for themselves not only through their electrifying covers of Irish ballads, but also with powerful original songs that echo the pride, resilience, and soul of Ireland’s working-class culture.

Whether they’re performing classics by The Pogues or their own anthems of rebellion and resilience, The Rapparees strike a perfect balance between chaos and craft – with a charm that’s as rough as it is irresistible.

🎶 Catch The Rapparees at the Gorey Market House Festival 2025 for a night of rousing ballads, rebel spirit, and musical mayhem you won’t forget!