Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion

Author: Daniel Khalili-TariPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Ireland

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Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion

Ireland has announced its boycott of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, becoming the second country after the Netherlands to do so due to Israel's participation. The Irish public broadcaster RTE justified this decision by citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the risks to civilians. This boycott marks the second consecutive year that Ireland will not participate in this popular event.

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