From Sinéad O'Connor to U2 and Kneecap, the roots of Irish musicians' mobilization for Palestine
Scheduled to perform at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris on Sunday, August 24, the Northern Irish, pro-Palestinian rappers Kneecap are in the sights of the British justice system for "terrorist offenses." They reflect a national opinion historically in solidarity with Gaza.
A protest outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in support of Irish rapper Mo Chara, who has been charged with a "terrorist offense." London, August 20, 2025. VUK VALCIC/ZUMA/SIPA
On September 26, Westminster Magistrates' Court in London will deliver its verdict in the case of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Mo Chara. A member of the Irish rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara is accused of waving the Hezbollah flag during a concert in the English capital in November 2024. This act constitutes a "terrorist offense" in the United Kingdom. Kneecap is scheduled for Sunday, August 24, at the…
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