RTÉ to boycott Eurovision for second year in a row

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In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".

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  • Reported by BBC Culture and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:56:21 UTC.

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