Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ says Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2027, continuing its boycott over Israel’s participation. The decision concerns cultural participation rather than public safety or essential services.
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RTÉ announced that Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. [1][2]
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- Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announcessomersetcountygazette.co.uk · Sep 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
- Ireland's national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation – Brandon Sunbrandonsun.com · Sep 17, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
BBC describes the decision as Ireland’s boycott for a second consecutive year and links it to Israel’s participation. [3]
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- Eurovision: Ireland boycotts contest for second year in a rowbbc.co.uk · Sep 17, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
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- [1] Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announcessomersetcountygazette.co.ukReferenced for: detail 1
- [3] Eurovision: Ireland boycotts contest for second year in a rowbbc.co.ukReferenced for: detail 2
- [2] Ireland's national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation – Brandon Sunbrandonsun.comReferenced for: detail 1
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The sources do not state whether other broadcasters or countries will join the boycott.
The sources do not describe any effect on Eurovision’s format or broadcasting arrangements.
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