Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row
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- Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who are boycotting next year's show as it is no longer consistent with "trustworthi...S1
- Irish public broadcaster RTÉ said it will not send an act to the 2027 competition or broadcast the show.S2
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Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row
Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who…
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Ireland's RTÉ to boycott Eurovision over Israel inclusion for second year
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ said it will not send an act to the 2027 competition or broadcast the show.
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