Gael force: Kneecap put best foot forward for weekend's IFTA and BAFTA awards 

Kneecap are playing two gigs in Cork before heading to Dublin and London for major awards ceremonies in which they've received multiple nominations 

Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí of Kneecap, in Cork, with the 'Ceasefire Now' sign in the background on Connolly Hall.  Picture: Chani Anderson

 The red carpet of the Irish Film and TV Awards (IFTAs) will be littered with the likes of Cillian Murphy and Saoirse Ronan on Friday, but even those actors' star power will struggle to eclipse this year’s main men. 

Kneecap the movie has been nominated for an incredible 17 awards, including Lead Actor nominations for each of the rap group’s three members, Supporting Actor for Michael Fassbender, and Film Director for Rich Peppiatt.