Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027

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2026-09-17

London (PA Media/dpa) - Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed. RTÉ also said it would not broadcast the competition, stating it "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis." Ireland, seven times winner of Eurovision, did not take part in the 2026 competition - in which Israel participated. A statement said: "RTÉ is toda......

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