Kneecap at Fairview Park: Everything you need to know from stage times to last minute tickets
The group are in Dublin as a part of the European Leg of their Summer tour which began on May 23 at London's Wide Awake festival and will conclude in Amsterdam's Paradiso on September 6.
Though they have enjoyed mainstream success, they have been marred in controversy especially since Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh known as Mo Chara was charged with a terrorism offence in the UK.
The charge was related to his alleged display of a Hezbollah flag during their London show last November.
Hezbollah is considered a terrorist organisation by 26 countries, including the UK.
Both Óg Ó hAnnaidh and the wider group have contested the charges saying that they were a 'carnival of distraction' meant to distract from Israel's attacks on Gaza and ostracise them.
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow to defend the charge.
The trio are set to return to Dublin for two dates on December 16 and 17.
The December 16 show is already sold out.
Here is everything you need to know about their Dublin show.
Are there any tickets left?
While tickets sold out extremely quickly after the gig was first advertised, sparse resale tickets will be made available on the day via Ticketmaster.ie.
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When do doors open?
Doors open at 7pm with the show due to start at 8pm. Some delays should be expected.
Queuing is not permitted until the gates open and all attendees will be searched upon entry.
Queuing in streets near and around the venue is not advisable.
Camping, collapsible chairs and large bags will not be granted entry into the venue.
Professional cameras, recording equipment, alcohol obtained outside of the venue, e-vehicles, flares and umbrellas will not be permitted inside.
This concert does not allow re-admission, any departure from the venue is final.
Concert-goers should plan to be within the venue approximately half an hour before the show starts.
This is a standing-only concert.
Will there be an opening act?
Kneecap will be supported by Gemma Dunleavy and post-punk band Gurriers.
Can under-16s go?
Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian over the age of 25 at all times.
What songs will Kneecap perform ?
3GAG
ITS BEEN AGES
Amach Anocht
Fenian c**ts
Thart agus Thart
Better Way To Live
Sick In The Head
Your Sniffer Dogs Are S**te
Guilty Conscience
I bhFiachaLinne
I'm Flush
Rhino K*t
Fine Art
C.E.A.R.T.A
Parful
Get Your Brits Out
H.O.O.D
How do I get to Fairview Park?
Attendees have been warned to expect transport delays and to plan accordingly.
Fairview Park is situated near Clontarf, therefore it is on the DART line. The nearest station is Clontarf Road Dart Station.
Several buses are departing from the city centre from Eden Quay, Abbey Street Lower and Talbot Street
From Eden Quay: 14, 15, 27a/b From Abbey St Lower: 6, H1, H2, H3, 130 From Talbot St: 42, 43
Dublin Bus has warned that bus stops 519 and 616 will be closed from 10pm – 11pm on concert days for operational reasons.
There is no public parking available at this event and all attendees are advised to refer to public transport.
Once boarded off public transport, the venue is accessible through a single entrance at the Annesley Bridge end of Fairview Park. A map is accessible at MCD.ie.
What services will I find at the venue?
The Fairview Park site map shows that the park has an accessible concert area, a first aid area, a food court, a merchandise store and several bars for refreshments.
What will the weather be like?
Thursday, June 19, is forecasted to be one of the warmest days of the week with temperatures ranging from 9 to 22 degrees and wind gusts up to 20 km/h.
Thursday will be a little cooler on eastern coasts due to an onshore easterly breeze. The evening will be largely dry, with the potential for a few showers in the south-west overnight.
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