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Kneecap’s Móglaí Bap Releases ‘Irish Goodbye’ About His Mother’s 2020 Suicide

He describes the song as a step toward open talk about grief, urging listeners to seek therapy.

Overview

  • The single, released Tuesday, features Kae Tempest, with music written by producer Dan Carey.
  • Bap says old footage of his mother looking happy pushed him to write, helping him remember the small daily moments they shared.
  • He explains the track faces her death by suicide in 2020 and the anger, shame and guilt he carried for years.
  • He credits therapy with helping him cope and encourages people to ask for help and use available mental‑health services.
  • Irish Goodbye is the latest track from Kneecap’s upcoming album Fenian on Heavenly Recordings, building on earlier singles and a packed run of summer shows.