Ireland will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, as confirmed by the country’s public broadcaster, RTÉ. The decision comes amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has led to significant civilian casualties. RTÉ stated that it could not justify participation while the conflict continues and raised concerns about the limited access for international journalists in the region.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), responsible for organizing Eurovision, has expressed respect for Ireland’s decision and remains hopeful that the country might return to the competition in the future. This marks Ireland’s continued stance after previously boycotting the 2026 event alongside the Netherlands, Spain, Iceland, and Slovenia, in response to the EBU permitting Israel’s participation.
As the situation unfolds, the Netherlands has also indicated that it will not partake in the 2027 contest. Dutch broadcasters are currently exploring the possibility of another broadcaster representing the nation. Meanwhile, the decisions from Spain, Iceland, and Slovenia remain pending.
The 2027 Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled to be hosted in Burgas, Bulgaria, in May. As anticipation builds, the contest’s dynamics are shaped by geopolitical considerations and individual countries’ responses to international developments.