The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Vienna this week, and for the first time since 1965, Ireland won’t be part of it. RTÉ withdrew from the 70th edition of the contest in protest at Israel’s ...

Sparkling costumes, madcap banter and music to remember: yes, the broadcast by RTÉ of the classic Father Ted episode A Song For Europe has gone down a storm with viewers across the country. But as ...

Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.

Fans are a huge part of the Eurovision experience - but the controversy over Israel has caused concerns amongst the community The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest officially lands in Vienna on Sunday, ...

Singer Emmy representing Ireland during a dress rehearsal Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-final FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next ...

Despite Eurovision’s insistence it is apolitical, politics has always been part of the song contest. But this year, ...

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision 2026, boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation amid Gaza war concerns.

Ireland, as well as Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after Israel was confirmed to be eligible to compete. “Following today’s EBU Winter General ...

ANGELA Scanlon has faced backlash after hosting the Eurovision Song Contest for the BBC despite Ireland’s decision to boycott this year’s event. RTE confirmed they would not ...