# Ireland skips Eurovision for second year over Gaza deaths

> Ireland joins Netherlands in skipping Eurovision 2027 due to Gaza conflict
- Title: Ireland skips Eurovision for second year over Gaza deaths
- Summary: Ireland joins Netherlands in skipping Eurovision 2027 due to Gaza conflict Ireland won't compete in Eurovision 2027 because of ongoing Gaza casualties
- Keywords: ireland, eurovision, gaza, gaza deaths, netherlands, eurovision 2027, boycott, gaza conflict, news, world, skips, second
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/17/ireland-to-skip-eurovision-for-second-year-running-over-gaza-deaths/235569
- Published: 2026-09-17T20:08:20+00:00
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- Topics: ireland, eurovision, gaza, gaza deaths, netherlands, eurovision 2027, boycott, gaza conflict, news, world
## Ireland skips Eurovision
Ireland's public broadcaster RTE announced it won't participate or broadcast Eurovision 2027 due to ongoing Gaza casualties.

> Ireland will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest, public broadcaster RTE said Thursday, citing the 'ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.
## Second year boycott
Ireland joins the Netherlands in skipping Eurovision 2027 as more artists protest Gaza casualties.

> The country, which snubbed the 2026 competition over Israel's participation, will join the Netherlands in skipping the world's biggest live televised music event
## Gaza casualties cited
RTE cited the ongoing loss of lives in Gaza as the reason for skipping Eurovision 2027.

> citing the 'ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'
## Boycott trend
This follows Ireland's 2026 boycott over Israel's participation in Eurovision.

> The country, which snubbed the 2026 competition over Israel's participation
## Global controversy
Eurovision has faced boycotts and controversies due to Israel's participation in recent years.

> which has been hit by a string of boycotts and controversies in recent years
## Key takeaway

Ireland won't compete in Eurovision 2027 because of ongoing Gaza casualties