Naoise Ó Cairealláin
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, recognized for their contributions to music and film. He plays a leading role in their nominated film, which offers a semi-fictionalized account of the band's origins.
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Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the hip-hop trio Kneecap, which has gained attention for their activism.
2025 has been a phenomenal year for Irish artists – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-25
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, best known by his stage name Moglaí Bap, started doing runs to support a project in Gaza.
Kneecap’s Moglaí Bap greeted by President on run for Palestine through Phoenix Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap, known for their vocal support for Palestine.
A gym near Bethlehem offers a ‘bridge between Ireland and Palestine’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, known by his stage name Móglaí Bap, is a band-mate of Ó hAnnaidh in Kneecap.
Terrorism charge against Kneecap member Mo Chara thrown out in London court - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-09-26
Naoise O Caireallain is a member of the controversial rap group Kneecap.
Rap group Kneecap banned from Canada for allegedly supporting Hezbollah and Hamas
Canada· 2025-09-20
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the rap trio Kneecap, which has been banned from Canada for allegedly glorifying terrorist organisations.
Kneecap banned from Canada for ‘glorifying terrorist organisations’ | Kneecap
United Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the rap trio Kneecap.
Rap trio delivers a performance for the ages at Electric Picnic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30Naoise Ó Cairealláin, aka Móglaí Bap, is a member of the band Kneecap and has been vocal about the political issues surrounding their music.
‘Liam Óg doesn’t like much attention. This is quite a lot of heat for him’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, known by his stage name Móglaí Bap, is a bandmate of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh who appeared in court with him.
Member of Irish rap group Kneecap seeks to throw out terrorism chargeCanada· 2025-08-20
Móglaí Bap, whose real name is Naoise Ó Cairealláin, accompanied Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh to court.
Kneecap rapper appears in court on terror chargeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap) supported Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh during his court appearance.
Kneecap’s Mo Chara due back in London court on terrorism charges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a bandmate of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh in the rap trio Kneecap.
Met Police issues warning to Kneecap supporters ahead of Mo Chara court hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20Naoise Ó Cairealláin is one of the members of the Belfast rap trio Kneecap.
Kneecap’s Vienna concert cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Kneecap's Naoise Ó Cairealláin told the Glastonbury crowd they would 'start a riot outside the courts'.
Police drop investigation into Glastonbury performanceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the band Kneecap, which combines rap with political commentary.
Política, rap y provocación: ¿quiénes son los incendiarios Kneecap y por qué todos hablan de esta banda? | Cultura
Spain· 2025-07-12
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs as Móglaí Bap, is also a member of the Irish rap trio Kneecap.
‘They can’t stop us playing Glasgow’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, known as Móglaí Bap, criticized Keir Starmer during their performance.
Bob Vylan’s Israeli military chant prompts US visa cancellation and UK criminal probe
United States· 2025-07-01
Kneecap rapper Naoise O Caireallain, who goes by the stage name Móglaí Bap, hit back at Starmer’s comment during Saturday’s set.
UK police assess footage of Glastonbury acts over anti-Israel chantsUnited States· 2025-06-29
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs under the name Móglaí Bap, called the case 'a trumped up terrorism charge'.
Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury setUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs under the name Móglaí Bap, suggested they would 'start a riot outside the courts'.
Glastonbury Festival says chants about Israel Defense Forces by Bob Vylan ‘crossed the line’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Bandmate Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) suggests that the audience should attend Ó hAnnaidh’s forthcoming court hearing.
Kneecap at Glastonbury review – sunkissed good vibes are banished by rap trio’s feral, furious flows | Glastonbury 2025United Kingdom· 2025-06-28
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs under the name Móglaí Bap, expressed strong feelings against Prime Minister Keir Starmer during their performance.
Kneecap perform at Glastonbury, as BBC opts not to live-stream set – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs under the name Móglaí Bap, said: 'The prime minister of your country, not mine, said he didn’t want us to play, so f*** Keir Starmer.'
Kneecap perform at Glastonbury, as BBC opts not to live-stream set – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28Naoise Ó Cairealláin, aka Móglaí Bap, said in the same interview that the charges are part of a concerted effort to distract from their vocal support of Palestine.
Kneecap’s Mo Chara would ‘get over’ US visa being revoked – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of Kneecap, emphasizing the need to focus on the issues in Palestine rather than the controversy surrounding the band.
‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation | KneecapUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the rap trio Kneecap, known by his stage name Móglaí Bap.
Kneecap’s provocative poster campaign very much on-brand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
He and his bandmates – Naoise Ó Cairealláin, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh - arrived at the central London court to a scrum of hundreds of supporters.
Leo Varadkar says politicians should not censor artists following Keir Starmer Kneecap remark – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22
Naoise Ó Cairealláin is a member of the Belfast rap trio Kneecap, present at the court to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.
terrorism case against group member Mo Chara adjourned by London court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs under the name Móglaí Bap, expressed that the authorities want to stop their protests regarding the situation in Gaza.
Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears on stage with tape over mouth after terrorism charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who performs under the name Móglaí Bap, expressed that the authorities want to stop their protests.
Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-23