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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… Grouped from 6 articles across 6 sources.

6 reports6 sourcesSep 18, 2026, 7:16 AM
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EuronewsSep 18, 2026, 7:16 AM

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".

Sky NewsSep 17, 2026, 12:50 PM

Ireland to boycott Eurovision for second year in a row

Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row in protest at Israel's participation, broadcaster RTE says.

The Globe and MailSep 17, 2026, 12:58 PM

Ireland to boycott Eurovision for second year over Israel’s participation

Country’s national broadcaster says it will not send an act to the 2027 competition in Bulgaria and will not broadcast the show

Al JazeeraSep 17, 2026, 3:40 PM

Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion

Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.

The GuardianSep 17, 2026, 5:32 PM

Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths

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

The Straits TimesSep 17, 2026, 3:38 PM

Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

LONDON, Sept 17 - Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza.

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