RTÉ pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza deaths
7 sources·Updated September 18, 2026
RTÉ Eurovision withdrawal
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- NME·3h agoUK’s “dismal” Eurovision song choices to be reviewed by MPs while Ireland will boycott again in 2027
"Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there"
Read at NME → - SBS World·5h agoIreland'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.
Read at SBS World → - Extra.ie Entertainment·1d agoIreland will not be at Eurovision again as RTÉ confirms 2027 boycott
RTÉ has said its position regarding participating in the Eurovision Song Contest ‘remains unchanged’ for the 2027 event. Last year, Ireland was among a host of countries that boycotted the annual competition due to Israel’s continued participation. Bulgarian representative Dara…
Read at Extra.ie Entertainment → - Irish Times Culture·1d agoRTÉ confirms it will not take part in or broadcast Eurovision 2027
Broadcaster says it will not participate given the ‘appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza’
Read at Irish Times Culture → - Irish Independent Entertainment·1d agoRTÉ pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza deathsRead at Irish Independent Entertainment →