Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 or broadcast the competition, citing the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Irish public broadcaster RTÉ announced. Ireland, which also boycotted the 2026 contest because of Israel's participation, will join the Netherlands in withdrawing from the world's largest live televised music event.

Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel's participation, the country's public broadcaster RTE said Thursday. Ireland was one of five countries along with…