Kneecap Honors Late Irish Language Activist

Irish rap trio Kneecap paid tribute to Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, father of band member Móglaí Bap, who passed away on Friday at the age of 67. The group dedicated their sold-out concert at Belfast's SSE Arena to Ó Cairealláin, recognizing him as an 'Irish language revolutionary' and a significant figure in promoting the Irish language. He served as President of Conradh na Gaeilge and was instrumental in founding various Irish language projects, including the Irish-language secondary school Meánscoil Feirste. Ó Cairealláin's legacy includes launching the weekly newspaper Preas an Phobail and his work in broadcasting and the arts. Kneecap's performance was described as the largest Irish language gig in Belfast's history, with the band expressing that nothing would have made Ó Cairealláin prouder. Tributes from Conradh na Gaeilge emphasized his profound influence and leadership in the Irish language movement.