RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

RTÉ has confirmed that Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, for the second year in a row.

RTÉ say that it will not participate in or broadcast the competition due to the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

They issued a statement, saying: “RTÉ is today confirming that its position regarding participation in the Eurovision Song Contest remains unchanged. RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition.

RTÉ 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. RTÉ also remains deeply concerned by the continued denial of independent access to international journalists to the territory.”