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Ireland's RTÉ to boycott Eurovision over Israel inclusion for second year
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ said it will not send an act to the 2027 competition or broadcast the show.
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- 17 Sept 2026, 17:40 CEST → 18 Sept 2026, 09:06 CEST
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Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.
Ireland joins joins Dutch broadcaster in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests Ireland is to boycott Eurovision for the second year running over the “appalling” ongoing killing in Gaza, the national broadcaster has said. Ireland was one of five countries , along with Iceland...
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ said it will not send an act to the 2027 competition or broadcast the show.
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