Gaeligeoirí rappers Kneecap are throwing a ‘Michael Collins Revenge’ party

By Christina Collins August 26, 2022August 25, 2022

They’re fresh off the festival circuit.

And self-styled ‘Gael-gigolos’ and news-headliners Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí are headed to Connolly’s of Leap this weekend for a rambunctious session in the iconic venue.

The trio will make the trip down to West Cork from their native Belfast to headline a ‘Michael Collins Revenge Party’, featuring two days of Irish artists, DJs and guest musicians.

Kneecap are well known for their satirical melodies, delivered in a quick and witty mix of Gaelige and Bearla and are often in the news for stoking up controversy.

In 2017, their hit single ‘CEARTA’ was banned from the RTE radiowaves due to a comparison with the PSNI to the RIC contained in the lyrics. Since then, the pair have torn up venues in the UK and Ireland, selling out shows with their energetic style and uncompromising lyrics.

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The Saturday night line-up includes London-born rapper and singer Jelani Blackman, Irish dance DJ Arveen Jutha, rapper Mango, and DJ Lisa OH.

Sunday night will feature Dublin artist John Francis Flynn (just off the plane after a recent tour of the UK) playing a soul-enhancing set inspired by traditional Irish and folk music followed by a foot-tapping trad and folk sesh by Cobblestone regulars Ispiní na hEireann.