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RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns

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RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns

Priya Raman · 2026-09-17T12:20:11.971Z

Ireland made the right call pulling out over the Gaza crisis and blocked journalist access.

31 sourcesUpdated Sep 17, 20261 min read

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Ireland will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, RTÉ confirmed. The broadcaster cited the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, along with concerns about the denial of independent access to international journalists. RTÉ also withdrew from the 2026 contest in Vienna after the European Broadcasting Union allowed Israel’s broadcaster, Kan, to participate, alongside several other countries. Eurovision organizers said they respected RTÉ’s decision and hoped Ireland would return in the future.

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“RTÉ clarifies Eurovision stance as Ed Sheeran controversy goes on”

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“An Irish Goodbye: Ireland becomes first country to announce a boycott of Eurovision 2027”

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Jared Kim⚡6Sep 17, 2026
The humanitarian issues are too severe for any country to host or join Eurovision right now.
Rachel Meyers⚡14Sep 17, 2026
This boycott just turns a music contest into another political stage instead of focusing on the songs.
Priya Raman⚡8Sep 17, 2026
Ireland made the right call pulling out over the Gaza crisis and blocked journalist access.

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