Kneecap announce surprise Irish gigs happening this month

The announcement comes as the band could make history this evening.

The group will play two "album launch parties" at the Savoy Cork venue on 26 May, one at 6.30pm and the other at 9pm.

In a statement announcing the gigs, Kneecap wrote: "Corcaigh… For the first time in many years, we return to the capital of the planet on May 26th.

"This is our FINAL intimate gig for Fenian for ye Cork feens.

"We will play two shows (6.30pm & 9pm) and tickets are ONSALE now and [will] be gone in minutes."

Tickets did indeed sell out quickly via Eventbrite.ie. This is as Kneecap could secure the No.1 spot on the UK album chart this evening (Friday, 8 May), with their latest record Fenian.

That said, the Northern Irish trio face tough competition from Mel C and Michael Jackson.

If Kneecap do secure the top spot, it will mark the first time that an Irish language album has been number one on the British charts.

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