Debunked: A Kneecap gig in Havana did not cause an energy blackout and deaths in Cuba – The Journal

Debunked: A Kneecap gig in Havana did not cause an energy blackout and deaths in Cuba  The Journal Rap group Kneecap says crisis-hit Cuba being ‘strangled’  RTE.ie The absurdity of Kneecap’s convoy to Cuba  The Spectator Kneecap arrive in Cuba to ‘shine a light’ on ‘collective punishment’ by US  The Irish Times Kneecap’s breathtaking Cuban hypocrisy  The Spectator Source link

The great Irish festival guide – from all-night ragers to relaxing retreats, your summer fixtures, all mapped out

All you need to know about the big shows across the country, whether you’re a seasoned glamper or a rookie reveller All Together Now in Co Waterford Aoife Rooney and Saoirse Hanley Today at 06:30 There may only be the slightest of grand stretches in the evening as we crawl out of winter hibernation, but … Read more

‘How did I stay so young? Twenty years of drug addiction and a good face cream’ – The Irish Times

I can’t see Nick Cave. The Australian singer is talking from his home in London, favouring the telephone because he is convalescing from the flu. “The whole of London is infected with this thing,” he says with a sigh. In the popular imagination, Cave has jet-black hair, a high forehead, an indomitable stare and, over … Read more

‘Being in the Kneecap film opened my eyes to my Irish identity’ – The Irish Times

I think I was quite sheltered growing up. My parents were both teachers at a school called Rockport in Co Down. Because my dad did boarding duty there, we got a staff house. I grew up from age five in that school, in a place called Seahill, between Holywood and Bangor. My mum has this … Read more

Kneecap’s Mo Chara says labelling the group as antisemitic ‘waters that term down’

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more

Starmer calls Kneecap 'intolerable', says prosecutors looking 'very carefully' at latest ruling – The Journal

Starmer calls Kneecap ‘intolerable’, says prosecutors looking ‘very carefully’ at latest ruling  The Journal Watch: ‘We’ll continue to be a headache’ – Ó hAnnaidh  RTE.ie Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal  The Guardian UK government loses appeal over quashed Kneecap terror charge  BBC ‘I’m a free mawn’: Kneecap celebrate in Belfast as … Read more

'You falsely tried to label me a terrorist' – Jubilant scenes greet 'free mawn' Mo Chara – The Journal

‘You falsely tried to label me a terrorist’ – Jubilant scenes greet ‘free mawn’ Mo Chara  The Journal Watch: ‘We’ll continue to be a headache’ – Ó hAnnaidh  RTE.ie Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal  The Guardian UK government loses appeal over quashed Kneecap terror charge  BBC ‘I’m a free mawn’: Kneecap … Read more

‘It was one of the greatest weeks of my life. I haven’t talked about it much’ – The Irish Times

I am in a hotel room in London, watching Cillian Murphy and Antony Genn nerding out over music. Genn will recall some shared musical moment and Murphy’s eyes will widen and he’ll go, “Oh yeah!” At one point Murphy turns to face him and curls his legs up under him in the chair. They could … Read more