Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision glitz is part of Israel’s claim to be European – and that matters

The displacement of Israel from Asia to Europe is neither innocent nor inconsequential

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s Eurovision withdrawal: the contest has always been political

The song contest is an accurate reflection of a troubled and increasingly divided continent

Eurovision fallout over Israel entry potentially leads RTÉ down slippery slope

Broadcaster’s move raises questions as to whether Eurovision sets a precedent

Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf

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Ireland among four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion

Meeting of European Broadcasting Union decided vote on Israel’s participation was not needed

Eurovision organisers set to consider Israel participation amid boycott threats

Thursday meeting at European Broadcasting Union headquarters in Geneva will address new rules on song promotion

Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after concern about Israel’s result

RTÉ requested a breakdown of results after this year’s competition

Michael Flatley: ‘I grew up a boxer, swinging sledgehammers on construction sites’

The man with the €28m legs looks back on his early working days in construction, cancer, and what drives him to keep working

European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026

Online vote in November could see Israeli broadcaster Kan expelled from next year’s event

Eurovision: Spain becomes first of ‘Big Five’ to commit to boycott if Israel takes part

Spain is the fifth country to make pledge after Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland

From Pampers to Pot Noodle: the Israel-linked goods you might find in your house

There’s a growing movement to stop buying products linked to Israel because of the war in Gaza – and it’s a long list

Dutch broadcaster follows RTÉ lead in potential Eurovision boycott

Organiser European Broadcasting Union consulting with members over Israel concerns

RTÉ says it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates

Israel’s participation in the annual song contest has been a source of criticism

Rise of backward-looking nationalism is not the preserve of the populist right. Just ask Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin objections to the planned commemoration of the Normans might be regarded as inconsequential but they reveal a more sinister objective

Why are Kneecap facing consequences when Israel is not?

When protesting is policed, but the legitimate reasons for protest are not, then people lose trust

RTÉ requests breakdown of Eurovision public votes after high points awarded to Israel

Eurovision: Move comes after request from Spain for audit ‘to avoid external interference and manipulation’

‘It’s going to be expensive’: Austria frets about price tag of hosting Eurovision

Country took Eurovision prize with JJ’s operatic song Wasted Love, and is now on the hook for the 2026 competition

Israelis hail Eurovision second-place performance through prism of Gaza war

Singer Yuval Raphael survived the Hamas attack on a music festival, and song lyrics carried clear reference to October 7th, 2023

Austria wins Eurovision Song Contest with Israel second

Ireland’s ‘douze points’ go to winner JJ as Israel receives huge viewer vote

Eurovision 2025: ‘So sorry, Ireland’ says Emmy as Laika Party fails to ignite voters

Ireland’s song about Soviet dog sent to space fails to ignite voters for 24-year-old Norwegian-born singer

Even Claire Byrne is alarmed by what she hears about life for Irish teenagers

Radio: ‘This was a tsunami coming our way,’ Dr Harry Barry tells the RTÉ Radio 1 presenter

Damiano David: Funny Little Fears review – Eurovision-winning Måneskin frontman goes solo with a beautifully overwrought LP

The Italian has given himself every chance of making it as an over-the-top troubadour

Eurovision 2025: Ireland’s entry Emmy fails to make it to Saturday’s grand final

Norwegian singer missed out in second semi-final along with entries from Australia, Montenegro, Georgia, Czechia and Bosnia

Eurovision 2025 second semi-final live updates: Ireland’s Emmy is knocked out before grand final

Austria, Finland, Israel and Malta among the 10 qualifiers in Basle tonight as Ireland goes home

Eurovision 2025: When is Ireland’s semi-final on, what are Emmy’s chances and how does voting work?

All eyes are on the Swiss city of Basle for the second semi-final of this year’s Eurovision. Can Ireland win glory with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen?

Eurovision 2025: ‘Silent’ pro-Palestine protest to be held in Basle against Israel’s participation

Speculation mounting that Céline Dion, who won Eurovision in 1988, will appear at final on Saturday

Eurovision 2025 first semi-final: the 10 countries advancing to the final

Emmy Kristiansen will perform for Ireland in Thursday’s second semi-final

TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight

May 11th-16th: including Legacy, Elsbeth, and the Eurovision semi-finals

‘RTÉ said we don’t have any problem with Emmy. We have an Irish writer on the team’: Ireland’s Eurovision singer from Norway

Norwegiam singer Emmy on representing Ireland in Basle for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest and how she and song cowriter Larissa Tormey have engineered Laika Party to grab the attention. But can they triumph?

Eurovision Song Contest: How are organisers reacting to criticisms of Israel?

Israel’s conduct in Gaza has again prompted criticism of its participation by artists and concern from RTÉ and other broadcasters

Eurovision: RTÉ gets ‘commitment’ from European Broadcasting Union to discuss Israel participation

Song Contest organiser confirms it will have ‘broader discussion’ with participating stations

Eurovision: RTÉ boss says Ireland will not pull out of contest over Israel’s participation

Kevin Bakhurst’s comments came after he asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel’s participation

RTÉ seeks discussion over Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest

Former Eurovision contestants called for Israel’s expulsion from the competition because of the Gaza war

Charlie McGettigan joins artists calling for Israel to be expelled from Eurovision Song Contest

Union says national broadcaster ‘should reflect the Irish State’s public opposition to Israel’s actions in Palestine’

Niamh Kavanagh: ‘Thanks to my mum, I learned how to pay my bills before I spent money on myself’

Me & My Money: Niamh Kavanagh, Eurovision singer

TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight

Including Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, A Deadly American Marriage, Malpractice and more

Clodagh Rodgers: Eurovision star from Northern Ireland dies aged 78

Rodgers secured fourth place in the competition held in Dublin in 1971

Eurovision organisers address Spanish call for debate on Israel’s participation

European Broadcasting Union acknowledges ‘concerns and deeply held views’

Eimear Quinn: I suffer from that default of well-bred Catholic school girls, where we’re people pleasers

The Irish singer on being a model child, losing herself in the wildness of Ireland and having no regrets about not becoming a pop star

‘If the asteroid hits Dublin, everything is gone’: A chastened Kieran Cuddihy hears about the end of the world

Radio review: Odds of its hitting Earth turn out to be far shorter than those of winning Newstalk’s Cash Machine contest

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