Ireland was one of five countries that refused to take part in the competition this year in protest against Israel’s participation.
2026-01-01 → 2027-01-01
Ireland refused to take part Eurovision Song Contest
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- Ireland was one of five countries that refused to take part in the competition this year in protest against Israel’s participation.
Ireland was one of five countries, along with Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia, that refused to take part in the competition this year in protest against Israel’s participation.
Sources
- Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths cited evidence
Who and what it involves
Origin: extracted from Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths · 2026-09-18 08:25