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Ireland Will Not Take Part In Eurovision If Israel Is Involved

RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participati...

4:00 PM - 11 Sep 2025

Ireland Will Not Take Part In...

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Ireland Will Not Take Part In Eurovision If Israel Is Involved

4:00 PM - 11 Sep 2025

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RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead".

Elaine Burke, host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, joins The Last Word to discuss the broadcaster's statement and whether other countries may follow suit.

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