Father of Kneecap Rapper Naoise Ó Cairealláin Dies at 67

Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, father of Kneecap rapper Naoise Ó Cairealláin, passed away at 67 after a short illness. He was a tireless champion of the Irish language and a prominent figure in promoting its use in Northern Ireland.

The father of Kneecap rapper Naoise Ó Cairealláin has died, aged 67. Naoise, aka Moglaí Bap, said he is “heartbroken” following his father’s passing.

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