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<p> A new mural by graffiti artist Aches Huis has been erected in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, of Kneecap musician Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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Colin Sheridan: The British turned Kneecap into global stars with a terrorism charge

Britain’s instinct to silence rebellion has only helped amplify Irish voices — from Connolly to Corbyn to Kneecap

<p>Kneecap's Liam Og O Hannaidh leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, through a crowd of supporters after he appeared charged with a terrorism offence. The 27-year-old from Belfast, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara and is also known as Liam O'Hanna, has been charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town on November 21. Picture date: Wednesday June 18, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire</p>

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Watch: Crowds gather to support Kneecap's Mo Chara in court

<p>Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire</p>

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Kneecap's Mo Chara released on unconditional bail after appearing in court

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Kneecap greeted by hundreds at court as rap group member faces terrorism charge

Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'

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Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'

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Kneecap set to perform at Glastonbury Festival as line-up confirmed

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap announce ‘biggest headline show outside of Ireland’ at London arena

It comes after Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) was charged with a terror offence last month

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jennifer Horgan: Bono was right to criticise Hamas along with Israel - peacemakers are rarely popular

Jennifer Horgan: Bono was right to criticise Hamas along with Israel - peacemakers are rarely popular

Bono’s critics accuse him of false equivalence in Gaza — but true peace demands uncomfortable truths, not performative purity

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Kneecap allegations

Kneecap removed from TRNSMT festival bill amid police ‘safety concerns’

Police Scotland said any decision on the line-up is for TRNSMT organisers, and that no prior consultation with the force was made before acts were booked

Wed, 28 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap rapper calls terror charge an attempt to ‘silence us’ during London festival appearance

Ó hAnnaidh claims prosecution aims to stop group performing at Glastonbury as they play to thousands in London

Sat, 24 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap join O’Connor in hall of fame for calling out injustices

How long will it take for the Belfast band to be seen as standing on the right side of history, asks David Kent

Sat, 24 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap announce new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

Rap trio Kneecap have announced they will release a new song ahead of their headline performance at London’s Wide Awake festival, just two days after one of their members was .

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Liam O'Hanna terrorism offence charge

Kneecap star arrives at surprise gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, could be seen in videos on social media arriving on stage with tape covering his mouth

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Liam O'Hanna terrorism offence charge

Kneecap: Terror charge is 'carnival of distraction' and 'political policing'

In a statement on Thursday morning, the group said: 'We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves. This is political policing. This is a carnival of distraction'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap member 'Mo Chara' charged with terror offence by Met Police

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18, the Met said.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

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Séamas O'Reilly: We are talking about Kneecap while more than 50,000 Palestinians have died

Punk and hip-hop bands have been singing about killing queens and presidents for decades

Sun, 04 May, 2025

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Kneecap’s political rebellion runs into the limits of global tolerance

Kneecap's mix of political satire and radical activism has won fans — and now sparked an international backlash they didn’t expect

Sat, 03 May, 2025

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British cabinet minister: No one in House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

The band maintain they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Suzanne Harrington: I was at THAT Kneecap gig in London — it was not pro-violence

S Suzanne Harrington: I was at THAT Kneecap gig in London — it was not pro-violence

I was at the Kneecap gig where they were alleged to have shouted support for terrorist organisations.

Thu, 01 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

'They are not the story': Massive Attack defend Kneecap in wake of criticism by UK MPs

'Kneecap are not the story. Gaza is the story. Genocide is the story.'

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London

Kneecap apologise to families of murdered MPs over ‘dead Tory’ comments

Belfast rappers post apology to families of David Amess and Jo Cox after footage emerges of apparent call to kill MPs

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

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Kneecap backlash grows — but genocide in Gaza continues without consequence

When people are more outraged about a band’s political statements than about the brutal deaths of thousands of children, something is very wrong

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

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Taoiseach: Kneecap should 'urgently clarify' comments on Hamas and Hezbollah

Micheál Martin has said: 'Hezbollah are responsible, in my view, for the murder of Seán Rooney.'

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

British politician demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap over 'dead Tory' claim

Kemi Badenoch said Kneecap’s 'anti-British hatred has no place in our society' as she called for them to face action

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

Video emerged of the band at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one person from Kneecap saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP'

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London

Kneecap set for action on ‘false accusations of antisemitism’ at Coachella gig

Rap trio Kneecap have suggested they are taking legal action against “false accusations of antisemitism” after criticism of them displaying messages about the war in Gaza during their set at US music festival Coachella.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

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Kneecap received death threats after Coachella gig, says manager

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have received death threats after criticising Israel at a performance at Coachella on April 18, their manager said.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Footage of Kneecap gig being assessed by British counter-terrorism police

Both Hamas and Hezbollah are banned in the United Kingdom and it is a crime to express support for them

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

From Kneecap to Claddagh rings, how pride in Irish culture became cool again

From Kneecap to Claddagh rings, how pride in Irish culture became cool again

Being Irish has never been more in vogue. Ciara Byrne asks, what’s behind our renewed pride in Irish culture?

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

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Elton John praises Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

The band has received some criticism and censorship over their music

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London

Kneecap director picks up Bafta for outstanding debut

The Irish-language film depicts the rise of the Belfast rap trio and has been nominated in six categories

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Gael force: Kneecap put best foot forward for weekend's IFTA and BAFTA awards

Gael force: Kneecap put best foot forward for weekend's IFTA and BAFTA awards

Kneecap are playing two gigs in Cork before heading to Dublin and London for major awards ceremonies in which they've received multiple nominations

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Watch: Kneecap return to sell-out City Hall gigs

Watch: Kneecap return to sell-out City Hall gigs

Belfast rap group Kneecap played the first of two sold-out concerts on Wednesday to a crowd filled with tricolour balaclavas, green jerseys, and flags of Ireland and Palestine.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Kneecap review: Belfast rappers rock Cork City Hall

Kneecap review: Belfast rappers rock Cork City Hall

Kneecap made a triumphant return to the Cork venue on Wednesday for the first of two sold-out gigs

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Suzanne Harrington: Kneecap are Irishness come full circle

Suzanne Harrington: Kneecap are Irishness come full circle

"They have also done what Peig Sayers and successive generations of Irish teachers never managed: they make you want to learn Irish..."

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024