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🇮🇪 LATEST: RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst has sat down for an interview on RTÉ’s Behind the Story podcast, with #Eurovision among the topics discussed.
Here’s what he had to say about Ireland’s absence from the contest and the road ahead…
🇳🇱 The Netherlands will NOT participate in Eurovision 2027, with the NPO citing insufficient support among broadcasters amid ongoing sensitivities surrounding Israel’s participation.
The contest will still be broadcast on Dutch public television, with NOS providing coverage and commentary.
Best of luck to Caleb and Naomi representing Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026 - we’re so proud of you! 🇮🇪 #JuniorEurovision
Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta! 🇮🇪☘️
#JuniorEurovision
🇮🇪 Latest: Although some suggest it could possibly happen, TG4 has no prospect of becoming Ireland’s responsible broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Ireland will not participate in Bulgaria next year.
🇳🇱 Latest: The Netherlands has become the first boycotted country to rejoin the Eurovision Song Contest, with the NPO now coordinating the selection process.
AVROTROS declared its withdrawal as the responsible broadcaster last month after Israel remained part of the event.
nos.nl/artikel/2632177-neder…
🇮🇪 Latest: Martin Green has responded to RTÉ’s decision to not participate in #Eurovision 2027.
Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said the EBU regretted that the broadcaster would not be participating in 2027, but they "fully respect their decision".
"They remain a valued part of our family and will be missed," he said, adding that the EBU would remain in dialogue with RTÉ.”
"We will remain in dialogue with RTÉ and hope to welcome them back to the Contest in the future."
2026 and 2027 will mark the first time Ireland has missed two consecutive editions of the #Eurovision Song Contest since its debut in 1965.
🇮🇪 BREAKING: Ireland WILL NOT participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.
"RTÉ's position regarding participation in the Eurovision Song Contest remains unchanged. RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition."
"RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk."
"RTÉ also remains deeply concerned by the continued denial of independent access to international journalists to the territory."
🇮🇪 BREAKING: Ireland WILL NOT participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.
"RTÉ's position regarding participation in the Eurovision Song Contest remains unchanged. RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition."
"RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk."
"RTÉ also remains deeply concerned by the continued denial of independent access to international journalists to the territory."
🇮🇪 Update: TG4 have amended their schedule and have confirmed to us that the Final of Junior Eurovision Éire will now take place on the 11th October 2026.
A special programme showcasing the winner will be shown on the 18th October 2026.
🇮🇪 News: Junior Eurovision Éire returns! 🎤✨
Junior Eurovision Éire is back on Sunday 13th September, with Louise Cantillon returning as host alongside judges Niamh Ní Chróinín and Hugh Carr as they search for Ireland’s next generation of young stars.
Auditions will take place in shopping centres nationwide, with special guest judges including Niamh Kavanagh, Mickey Joe Harte and Linda Martin.
The final will air on 18th October, followed by a dedicated winners’ episode during the week of the main contest.
🌟 Who will make the final ten and take the next step towards representing Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta? 🇲🇹
This means Ireland will reveal its 2026 representative just SIX days before the contest.
It’s not unusual for TG4 to leave things late, though. In 2017, Muireann McDonnell was crowned the winner on 19 November before taking to the Junior Eurovision stage in Tbilisi just one week later, on 26 November.
🇮🇪 News: Junior Eurovision Éire returns! 🎤✨
Junior Eurovision Éire is back on Sunday 13th September, with Louise Cantillon returning as host alongside judges Niamh Ní Chróinín and Hugh Carr as they search for Ireland’s next generation of young stars.
Auditions will take place in shopping centres nationwide, with special guest judges including Niamh Kavanagh, Mickey Joe Harte and Linda Martin.
The final will air on 18th October, followed by a dedicated winners’ episode during the week of the main contest.
🌟 Who will make the final ten and take the next step towards representing Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta? 🇲🇹
🇮🇪 News: Junior Eurovision Éire returns! 🎤✨
Junior Eurovision Éire is back on Sunday 13th September, with Louise Cantillon returning as host alongside judges Niamh Ní Chróinín and Hugh Carr as they search for Ireland’s next generation of young stars.
Auditions will take place in shopping centres nationwide, with special guest judges including Niamh Kavanagh, Mickey Joe Harte and Linda Martin.
The final will air on 18th October, followed by a dedicated winners’ episode during the week of the main contest.
🌟 Who will make the final ten and take the next step towards representing Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta? 🇲🇹
🇮🇪 NEWS: Ireland is unlikely to return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, although an official decision has yet to be made.
An RTÉ spokesperson told The Irish Sun today: “We note the recent changes announced by the EBU regarding the Eurovision Song Contest. RTÉ will be making a decision regarding its participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in due course.”
Éirevision understands a return remains highly unlikely, with little change in the circumstances surrounding Ireland’s withdrawal.
In May, RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said there was "no reason at the moment" to change that position, but said it would be reviewed in the coming months.
An official decision is expected in the coming months. #Eurovision
