About
Irish rapper, actor and playwright, best known for playing himself in the 2024 biopic film, Kneecap, about his band of the same name. He has over 120,000 followers on Instagram, where he goes by his stage name Móglaí Bap.
Before Fame
He formed the band with fellow members, Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) and DJ Próvaí (J.J. Ó Dochartaigh) in 2017.
Trivia
His music in Kneecap is performed in the Irish language and promotes the use of the language as a tool of resistance. The group also critiques the PSNI and the UK government, often highlighting issues such as class inequality and working-class struggles. The 2024 biopic film about the band premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18 2024 and was the first film in the Irish language at the festival. He won the Outstanding British Film of the Year and Best Screenplay (Original) for Kneecap at the 2025 BAFTA Awards.
Family Life
His real name is Naoise Ó Cairealláin. His father, Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, who has been described as a "tireless champion of the Irish language", passed away in December 2024. He is dating Niamh Hinchy.
Associated With
He acted alongside Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker, and Simone Kirby in the 2024 film, Kneecap.
