Ireland to boycott the 2027 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation.
17 September 2026
Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel’s participation, the country’s public broadcaster RTÉ said.
Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest, citing its war on Gaza.
Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest, citing its war on Gaza.