Eurovision 2027: Ireland to boycott the contest for a second year

Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE announced today, citing the continued loss of life in Gaza.

Ireland was one of five countries that did not participate in this year’s event in protest at Israel’s participation, along with Iceland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain.

Dutch public broadcaster AvroTros announced last month that it would also boycott the contest in 2027.

“RTE believes that Ireland’s participation cannot be justified given the horrific and continued loss of life in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk,” the broadcaster said in a statement.

RTE has said it will not take part in or broadcast the contest in 2027.