Thousands flock to Dublin's Fairview Park for sold-out Kneecap gig

West Belfast group Kneecap landed back on Irish soil this week ahead of their sold-out gig at Fairview Park

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 - 13:36

Breda Graham

Back on Irish soil, Kneecap took to the stage at Fairview Park in Dublin on Thursday night.

Despite swirling controversy, the West Belfast rappers are at the peak of their musical careers, having played several European festivals this summer and now their sold-out Fairview Park gig. The group is also set to play two 3Arena gigs on December 16 and 17.

Kneecap fans Aoibhe Shankly,Hannah Coomerford and Rachel OKeefe pictured arriving to fairview park Dublin. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos.

With their politically provocative lyrics and working-class commentary, the group, consisting of Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Próvaí, has grown in popularity both at home and abroad.

Kneecap fans Dylan Keating and Shannon Iveagh pictured arriving to fairview park Dublin. PIcture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos.

Their success, however, hasn’t come without some controversy, with the cancellation of some gigs following their outspoken support for Palestine.

Kneecap had faced some backlash over their comments about Gaza during their Coachella performance earlier this year.

Kneecap fans pictured arriving to fairview park Dublin. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Separately, member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs as Mo Chara, appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court in London to face a terror charge for allegedly displaying a Hizbullah flag at a gig in London last November.