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<p>Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, outside Woolwich Crown Court, London last month. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire</p>

court and crime

Prosecutors appeal against decision to throw out terror case against Kneecap rapper

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said in a short statement it would be appealing against the decision because 'we believe there is an important point of law which needs to be clarified'

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

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Watch: UK court throws out prosecution of Kneecap member

<p>Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, (right), who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accompanied by bandmates Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap) and J J Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Próvaí), as he speaks to supporters outside Woolwich Crown Court, London, where the terrorism case against him was thrown out by the chief magistrate following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire</p>

court and crime

Kneecap's Ó hAnnaidh vows ‘we will not be silenced’ as terror case thrown out

Dua Lipa "Radical Optimism" At Anfield Stadium - Night Two

world

Dua Lipa reportedly drops longtime agent after he tried to get Kneecap banned from Glastonbury

Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban

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Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park

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Kneecap performing at Electric Picnic is really important, organiser says

Kneecap cancel US tour dates due to Mo Chara's London court 'terrorism' hearing

Kneecap cancel US tour dates due to Mo Chara's London court 'terrorism' hearing

Belfast hip-hop trio stated: 'Once we win our court case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour'

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Mo Chara of Kneecap Appears at Westminster Magistrates Court in London

Suzanne Harrington: How can people protesting terrorism be the terrorists?

We need to end the inversion of reality

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Irish language is back from the brink and shining on centre stage

Colin Sheridan: Irish language is back from the brink and shining on centre stage

Latin died because it behaved. Irish lives because it rebels

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Liam O'Hanna Of Kneecap Appears In Court Charged With A Terror Offence

'Over the top' police precautions as protestors gather to support Kneecap's Liam Óg

'All of this is making people more determined to have their voices heard, more determined not to be silenced'

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Mo Chara of Kneecap Appears at Westminster Magistrates Court in London

Hundreds greet Kneecap rapper as he arrives at court on terror charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park

Kneecap describe decision to ban them from Hungary as ‘political distraction’

Government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs wrote on social media platform X that the decision to ban Kneecap was because the group’s 'members repeatedly engage in antisemitic hate speech supporting terrorism and terrorist groups'

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025

Kneecap to face no further action from police after Glastonbury performance

A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by British police.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park

French town withdraws Rock-en-Seine music festival funding over Kneecap booking

The Belfast-based Kneecap has drawn criticism because it has displayed pro-Palestine messages during gigs

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

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Mark Donlon: In review of Irishness: How narrow minds will hold us back

It’s hard to put a finger on exactly what made a proportion of Irish people lose their sense of céad míle failte, but one thing is for sure — it didn’t happen overnight

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

'I agree with Kneecap’s stance on Palestine 100%': Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

'I agree with Kneecap’s stance on Palestine 100%': Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

As Mogwai play Galway and other Irish centres, the band's singer talks artistic freedom, Britpop, and his favourite Irish bands

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park

Police have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Glasgow Kneecap gig

On Tuesday, Keeare set to perform a sold-out gig at the O2 Academy in Glasgow, days before TRNSMT begins on Friday.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

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Sarah Harte: Limiting freedom of speech is a threat to a functioning democracy

Bad things like this happen incrementally, until one day you get a knock on the door and think 'Jesus, how did we end up here?'

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

TOPSHOT-BRITAIN-MUSIC-FESTIVAL

'This is going to be a special one': Kneecap to play Electric Picnic main stage

Fresh from their Glastonbury gig, the Belfast trio confirm an Irish festival appearance

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer visit to North Wales

BBC under pressure amid criticism of ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

Keir Starmer has led criticism across the political spectrum of chants at Glastonbury for “death” to the Israeli military as the BBC faced pressure to explain why it kept broadcasting.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Kneecap allegations

Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation: ‘We just want to stop people being murdered’

The Irish rap trio have recently faced censure and a court case, but have also had support for their pro-Palestine stance. Ahead of a Glastonbury appearance deemed ‘inappropriate’ by Keir Starmer, they argue the backlash against them is a deliberate distraction

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Israel Iran Mideast Wars

Irish Examiner view: Satire dead as Trump makes peace

The swiftness of unfolding events in the Middle East has often made a mockery of presumption in the past.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Colin Sheridan: The British turned Kneecap into global stars with a terrorism charge

S Colin Sheridan: The British turned Kneecap into global stars with a terrorism charge

Britain’s instinct to silence rebellion has only helped amplify Irish voices — from Connolly to Corbyn to Kneecap

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Watch: Crowds gather to support Kneecap's Mo Chara in court

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was greeted by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at court on Wednesday morning alongside the other two members of the Belfast rap trio – Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Kneecap's Mo Chara released on unconditional bail after appearing in court

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in November last year

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

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Kneecap greeted by hundreds at court as rap group member faces terrorism charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'

Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will plead not guilty to a charge brought under the UK’s Terrorism Act in a London court on Wednesday

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Kneecap concert

Kneecap set to perform at Glastonbury Festival as line-up confirmed

Rap trio Kneecap have been confirmed to perform at the Somerset festival despite calls from British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and a number of other politicians to remove them

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap announce ‘biggest headline show outside of Ireland’ at London arena

It comes after Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) was charged with a terror offence last month

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jennifer Horgan: Bono was right to criticise Hamas along with Israel - peacemakers are rarely popular

Jennifer Horgan: Bono was right to criticise Hamas along with Israel - peacemakers are rarely popular

Bono’s critics accuse him of false equivalence in Gaza — but true peace demands uncomfortable truths, not performative purity

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Kneecap allegations

Kneecap removed from TRNSMT festival bill amid police ‘safety concerns’

Police Scotland said any decision on the line-up is for TRNSMT organisers, and that no prior consultation with the force was made before acts were booked

Wed, 28 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap rapper calls terror charge an attempt to ‘silence us’ during London festival appearance

Ó hAnnaidh claims prosecution aims to stop group performing at Glastonbury as they play to thousands in London

Sat, 24 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap join O’Connor in hall of fame for calling out injustices

How long will it take for the Belfast band to be seen as standing on the right side of history, asks David Kent

Sat, 24 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap announce new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

Rap trio Kneecap have announced they will release a new song ahead of their headline performance at London’s Wide Awake festival, just two days after one of their members was .

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Liam O'Hanna terrorism offence charge

Kneecap star arrives at surprise gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, could be seen in videos on social media arriving on stage with tape covering his mouth

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Liam O'Hanna terrorism offence charge

Kneecap: Terror charge is 'carnival of distraction' and 'political policing'

In a statement on Thursday morning, the group said: 'We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves. This is political policing. This is a carnival of distraction'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Kneecap member 'Mo Chara' charged with terror offence by Met Police

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18, the Met said.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Kneecap allegations

Séamas O'Reilly: We are talking about Kneecap while more than 50,000 Palestinians have died

Punk and hip-hop bands have been singing about killing queens and presidents for decades

Sun, 04 May, 2025

US-ENTERTAINMENT-MUSIC-FESTIVAL-COACHELLA

Kneecap’s political rebellion runs into the limits of global tolerance

Kneecap's mix of political satire and radical activism has won fans — and now sparked an international backlash they didn’t expect

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Kneecap concert

British cabinet minister: No one in House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

The band maintain they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Suzanne Harrington: I was at THAT Kneecap gig in London — it was not pro-violence

S Suzanne Harrington: I was at THAT Kneecap gig in London — it was not pro-violence

I was at the Kneecap gig where they were alleged to have shouted support for terrorist organisations.

Thu, 01 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

'They are not the story': Massive Attack defend Kneecap in wake of criticism by UK MPs

'Kneecap are not the story. Gaza is the story. Genocide is the story.'

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London

Kneecap apologise to families of murdered MPs over ‘dead Tory’ comments

Belfast rappers post apology to families of David Amess and Jo Cox after footage emerges of apparent call to kill MPs

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

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Kneecap backlash grows — but genocide in Gaza continues without consequence

When people are more outraged about a band’s political statements than about the brutal deaths of thousands of children, something is very wrong

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Kneecap allegations

Taoiseach: Kneecap should 'urgently clarify' comments on Hamas and Hezbollah

Micheál Martin has said: 'Hezbollah are responsible, in my view, for the murder of Seán Rooney.'

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

British politician demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap over 'dead Tory' claim

Kemi Badenoch said Kneecap’s 'anti-British hatred has no place in our society' as she called for them to face action

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

Video emerged of the band at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one person from Kneecap saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP'

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London

Kneecap set for action on ‘false accusations of antisemitism’ at Coachella gig

Rap trio Kneecap have suggested they are taking legal action against “false accusations of antisemitism” after criticism of them displaying messages about the war in Gaza during their set at US music festival Coachella.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Kneecap concert

Kneecap received death threats after Coachella gig, says manager

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have received death threats after criticising Israel at a performance at Coachella on April 18, their manager said.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025

Footage of Kneecap gig being assessed by British counter-terrorism police

Both Hamas and Hezbollah are banned in the United Kingdom and it is a crime to express support for them

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025