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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Kneecap: reclaiming the narrative

By Erin Cobby

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap found themselves at the centre of several media storms this year, clashing with authorities while selling out shows worldwide. In an exclusive interview, they tell Erin Cobby that their upcoming third album is a push to refocus attention on what they stand for: promoting the Irish language and fighting colonial injustice

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Naoise (Móglaí Bap), JJ (DJ Próvaí), Liam (Mo Chara)

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