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Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

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  1. 18 September
  2. Latest18 Sept, 07:16

    Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row

    Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "⁠appalling and ongoing loss ⁠of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who are boycotting next year's show as it is no longer consistent with "trustworthiness, independence and humanity".

    EuronewsEuronews
  3. 17 September
  4. Follow-up17 Sept, 13:26

    Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over ongoing deaths in Gaza

    Ireland joins Netherlands in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest in protest against Israel’s participation 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, Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia, that refused to take part in the competition this year in protest against Israel’s participation. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent
  5. Follow-up17 Sept, 12:26

    Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision over Israel’s participation

    Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel's participation, the country's public broadcaster RTE said Thursday. Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year to protest Israel’s inclusion in the contest, citing its ongoing war on Gaza.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE 24
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    Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review