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RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a row

RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a row
BBC Arts Thursday 17 September 2026, 11:56 UTC 1 min read
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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".

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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