Viral TikTok sensation Gearoid McCarthy releases single ahead of Irish Tour

Following a string of captivating music videos that have taken social media by storm, Irish singer-songwriter Gearoid McCarthy is thrilled to release the full studio version of his viral hit Going Out For One today, April 26, as he embarks on his debut tour as a solo artist. 

With a unique sound that blends traditional folk influences with contemporary indie flair, Gearoid is poised to captivate audiences across the nation and worldwide.

Only his second original single, Going Out For One promises an exciting evolution of his sound.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Mumford & Sons, Christy Moore and Luke Kelly, his music is infused with raw emotion, poetic lyrics, and a captivating blend of traditional and modern instrumentation. 

About writing the song Gearoid sayOns: "One of the lads texted me one Friday evening to see if I'd go for a few pints. I had several gigs that weekend and unfortunately I couldn't go. So as I was driving to one of them I started to think about the fact he was trying to persuade me to Just Go Out for One and no doubt then what the weekend would look like or could potentially turn into and the song just came from there! It's a scenario we have nearly all been in and those nights that are unplanned can lead us to some great memories!”

One of his trilogy of album releases, The Songs I Grew Up With is a No 1 Album in the Singer/Songwriter Irish Charts as his captivating delivery and performances have fueled a surge in demand for his solo work.

Gearoid said: “I’m incredibly grateful for the incredible response to my music videos. The outpouring of support has been truly inspiring, and it’s further driven my passion to share my own stories and music with the world.”

Gearoid has entertained and enthralled audiences for years and now steps into the spotlight with his own captivating brand of Irish Indie folk that is traditional in ways yet undeniably fresh.

With an exhilarating magnetic energy as a live performance style and a growing fanbase, Gearoid McCarthy has already begun to make his mark on the music scene. This is more than music, it’s a homecoming.

Tickets for all shows on sale from each venue. 

Tour Dates

April 26 - Hannah’s / Griffin’s Pub, Cork

May 10 - Gleneagle INEC Club, Killarney

May 12 - De Roistes, Ballinderry

May 17 - The Forge, Milltown Malbay

May 18 - Monroes, Galway

May 24 - Copper Tap, Omagh