RTÉ pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza deaths
3 sources·Updated September 17, 2026
RTÉ Eurovision withdrawal
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- Extra.ie Entertainment·3h 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·4h 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·4h agoRTÉ pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza deathsRead at Irish Independent Entertainment →