Ireland Eurovision Boycott 2027
Ireland was one of five countries — along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain — to skip Eurovision this year to protest Israel's inclusion in the pan-continental music contest.Reported by 6 of 7 outlets; wording from CBC.
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RTÉ added that they also remain "deeply concerned by the continued denial of independent access to international journalists to the territory".
RTE said it would not take part in 2027 or broadcast the competition, which will be held in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas after they won for the first time in May.
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'RTE feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives 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.
"AVROTROS will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 because the event can no longer be considered neutral, with a participating country still involved in a large-scale military conflict," it said.
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- 17 Sep
Ireland was one of five countries — along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain — to skip Eurovision this year to protest Israel's inclusion in the pan-continental music contest.
Coverage 7 articles
17 Sep Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announces
Evening Standard
17 Sep Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Al Jazeera17 Sep Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says
The Straits Times
17 Sep Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over ongoing deaths in Gaza
The Guardian
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