Naoise Ó Cairealláin
IrelandmusicianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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’s mother to suicide.
Exceptional performance marks a departure for Belfast rappers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-02
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, known by the stage name Móglaí Bap, is part of the group suing Yesno for defamation.
Kneecap suing indigenous leader over allegedly defamatory statement opposing Canada gigs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-08
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 TimesIreland· 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