Ireland to boycott Eurovision for second consecutive year over Gaza
The national broadcaster cites ongoing deaths in Gaza as reason for refusing to participate in 2027 contest.
Ireland will boycott Eurovision for the second year in a row over Israel's participation and the conflict in Gaza, the national broadcaster announced. Ireland joins the Netherlands in sitting out the 2027 song contest.
Ireland was among five countries—Iceland, Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia—that boycotted this year's competition in protest of Israeli participation.
Sources
- Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths — The Guardian — World
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