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Eurovision 2027: Ireland Boycotts Contest Again Over Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

other · 2026-05-15

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2027, according to Le Monde, with the decision attributed to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The move marks a second boycott of the competition by the country. Through this choice, Ireland reinforces its commitment to the Palestinian cause and its condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The source does not specify the date or venue of Eurovision 2027, nor does it name any Irish broadcaster, delegation member, or European Broadcasting Union official involved in the decision. No statement from contest organizers or other participating countries is included. The report was published by Le Monde on September 17, 2026.

Key facts

  • Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027.
  • The boycott is attributed to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
  • It is described as a new boycott by Ireland.
  • Ireland is said to reinforce its commitment to the Palestinian cause.
  • Ireland is said to denounce the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
  • The report was published by Le Monde on September 17, 2026.
  • The source does not name the venue or date of Eurovision 2027.
  • No Irish broadcaster or European Broadcasting Union official is named in the source.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Eurovision
  • Le Monde
  • European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
  • RTÉ
  • Kan
  • BBC News NI
  • Holocaust Awareness Ireland
  • Irish Sport For Palestine
  • Football Association of Ireland (FAI)
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)
  • UEFA

Locations

  • Ireland
  • Gaza
  • Dublin
  • Austria
  • Vienna
  • Israel
  • Netherlands
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Iceland
  • Belfast
  • Manchester
  • United Kingdom
  • South Africa

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