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Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row

Video. Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row

Updated: 18/09/2026 - 9:16 GMT+2

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 "trustworthiness, independence and humanity".

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