Two members of west Belfast Irish language hip-hop trio Kneecap have revealed they are living at one of their grandmother’s houses as they search for a new home.
Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara were speaking during an interview with the Big Issue.
It comes just weeks after the premiere of the group’s biopic film, Kneecap, which earned the biggest Irish box office weekend opening ever for an Irish language film.
The critically acclaimed film, which tells the semi-fictional story of the Belfast hip-hop trio’s rise to fame, opened at number three in the Irish box office listings, taking in around €292,000 across the island of Ireland.
Móglaí Bap - real name Naoise Ó Cairealláin - said they were staying with his grandmother while they find somewhere new to live.
“You can probably tell from the decor and the wallpaper,” he said before adding that “it’s very granny-esque”.
Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) added: “There’s still f***ing Super Noodles in them cupboards”.
During the interview, they group also said they believed they have many fans from Protestant communities.
Móglaí Bap said: “A big aspect of Kneecap was intertwining the two cultures together, the youth culture and the Irish language culture.
“Creating a space for that identity.
“We talk a lot about how much we have in common. We lived in the Falls Road for the last eight years.
“The Shankill was a two-minute walk away, if the gate was open.
“There is no difference. We were all watching Coronation Street at eight o’clock.”
Mo Chara added: “Shared problems don’t stop because of a peace wall. It doesn’t stop the same government neglect in these communities.
“Whenever you’re neglected by the State, that obviously breeds f***ing mental health issues and poverty.
“That’s why we always say we like the olive branch. Like, we’re stronger together... and all that s***.”
