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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 2 articles across 2 sources.

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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".

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...

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