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Tom Dunne
Tom Dunne: My Lovely Horse and the relief Father Ted will bring to Eurovision night
Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final
Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final
Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia all boycotting the event in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest amid its actions in Gaza

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Graham Linehan court case
Graham Linehan objects 'in strongest terms' to RTÉ airing Father Ted in place of Eurovision
RTÉ using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

Tue, 12 May, 2026

RTÉ to air Father Ted Eurovision episode in boycott of song contest
RTÉ to air Father Ted Eurovision episode in boycott of song contest
Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia, where broadcasters are also boycotting the 70th iteration of the song competition in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Eurovision 2025
Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026
The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Niamh Kavanagh revealed as first contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026
Niamh Kavanagh revealed as first contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026
The series will be returning to RTÉ on Sunday evenings this January

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Eurovision 2024
Eurovision: ‘Israel doesn’t care’ about Irish exit. 'You have not sent a decent song in 25 years'
Former Israeli delegate says Ireland could 'return stronger' after RTÉ decides to pull out of next year's Eurovision in light of the humanitarian crisis in Palestine

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

RTÉ Eurovision pullout ‘fully understandable’, says Taoiseach
RTÉ Eurovision pullout ‘fully understandable’, says Taoiseach
RTÉ’s withdrawal from Eurovision draws full backing from Micheál Martin, who says the move reflects solidarity with journalists killed in Gaza

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

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Ireland pulls out of Eurovision 2026 after Israel cleared to compete
RTÉ joins several European broadcasters citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and journalist safety concerns as it confirms a full boycott of Eurovision 2026

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Spain becomes latest country to threaten Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part
Spain becomes latest country to threaten Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part
The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia had already taken the same stance

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

RTÉ says Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete
RTÉ says Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete
RTÉ says Ireland could withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes, citing Gaza civilian deaths and journalist killings

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Five Eurovision final talking points, including an inspired interval act collaboration
Plus, Celine Dion, Israel, and more

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with emotional ballad Wasted Love
Israel finished second, with Estonia third and the pre-contest favourites from Sweden fourth

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael was left “shaken and upset” after pro-Palestinian protesters rushed towards a barrier when she was on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest final, her team has said.

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Five things to know before the Eurovision 2025 final, including a threat to Ireland’s record
From Sweden potentially besting our record to Israel's controversial presence in the contest, here are some talking points ahead of Saturday night's grand final

Fri, 16 May, 2025

It’s not us that needs to change, it’s the Eurovision Song Contest itself
It’s not us that needs to change, it’s the Eurovision Song Contest itself
Who has the right to compete, and is the competition really a celebration of diversity and community?

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make final
Ireland sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to space

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final with Emmy's Laika Party
Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final with Emmy's Laika Party
Despite a strong performance from Emmy, Ireland’s Eurovision journey ends in the semi-finals once again

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Eurovision 2025
Ireland take the stage during second Eurovision semi-final
Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen is hoping on Thursday to get to Ireland through to the next stage with Laika Party, which imagines the Soviet space dog as alive, despite its tragic end

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters
Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters
Videos on social media appear to show a large Palestinian flag being waved at the singer close to the stage.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Who is Emmy, the Norwegian TikTok star representing Ireland at Eurovision?
Who is Emmy, the Norwegian TikTok star representing Ireland at Eurovision?
The 24-year-old singer-songwriter will perform the song Laika Party at the second semi-final tonight

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision favourites KAJ were ‘really nervous’ before making final
Sweden is joint record-holder with Ireland for the most Eurovision wins

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Eurovision 2025
Can Ireland qualify for the Eurovision final? Emmy faces stiff semi-final competition
Ireland competes in the second Eurovision 2025 semi-final tonight, with Emmy Kristiansen performing Laika Party

Thu, 15 May, 2025

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Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage
Celine Dion won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, and there has been speculation that she would return to the stage for Eurovision 2025.

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Dutch hope to make Eurovision final after last year’s disqualification
Kiambe told the PA news agency that he hopes to see Joost Klein “doing great and doing the best” after his song Europapa went viral.

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Saturday with EMMY: I am quite a shy person but I love music so much
Saturday with EMMY: I am quite a shy person but I love music so much
Norwegian singer EMMY, 24, will represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision with the song Laika Party co-written by Irish singer-songwriter Larissa Tormey

Sat, 10 May, 2025

RTÉ asks EBU for 'discussion' on Israel's inclusion in Eurovision
RTÉ asks EBU for 'discussion' on Israel's inclusion in Eurovision
Previously the director of the Eurovision Song Contest said no participating EBU member had publicly opposed Israeli broadcaster Kan's participation in the event.

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Samantha Mumba hits out at 'rude and vile' Eurosong panel
Samantha Mumba hits out at 'rude and vile' Eurosong panel
The Eurosong panel included last year’s act Bambie Thug, television presenter Donal Skehan, radio presenter Laura Fox, and dancer Arthur Gourounlian

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Samantha Mumba joins contest to represent Ireland at Eurovision 
Samantha Mumba joins contest to represent Ireland at Eurovision 
The Dublin native, who shot to fame 25 years ago, will be hoping to beat five other finalists with her song 'My Way' in the Eurosong final

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

68th Eurovision Song Contest - Grand Final
New Eurovision code of conduct after controversy involving Cork's Bambie Thug and Israel
A number of controversies led the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to appoint an independent expert to review the contest

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Could Ireland ever host Eurovision again? Leo Varadkar had discussed it with RTÉ officials
The former Taoiseach was interviewed on a podcast

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Eurovision 2024
Joost Klein speaks out on ‘terrible’ Eurovision exclusion after case dropped
'The last couple of months were terrible'

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Joost Klein
Sweden drops probe into expulsion of Joost Klein ahead of Eurovision final
The 26-year-old singer and rapper had been a bookies’ favourite with his song Europapa

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ puppetry lives on — but who is pulling the strings?
Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ puppetry lives on — but who is pulling the strings?
Little has changed over 40 years in how RTÉ spends money, so why should the public now expect anything new, asks Gareth O'Callaghan

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Bambie Thug
Eurovision organisers confirm ‘independent expert’ to analyse 2024 competition
The national broadcaster for Israel later claimed its delegation faced “an unprecedented display of hatred” from other countries and their entrants during the competition.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Bambie Thug
Bambie Thug announces headline Ireland and Europe tour — including one night in Cork 
Bambie placed sixth in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest at Malmö Arena in Sweden

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Turkey’s leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
Turkey’s leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
Mr Erdogan on Monday also decried a serious decline in birth rates in Turkey as an “existential threat” and a “disaster” for the country.

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Bambie Thug
Israel’s Eurovision team accuse competitors of ‘hatred’
The Israeli delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest faced “an unprecedented display of hatred” from other countries and their entrants, the national broadcaster has claimed. This year the international singing competition was mired in controversy.

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Eurovision organisers to review competition after complaints from Bambie Thug 
Eurovision organisers to review competition after complaints from Bambie Thug 
The event at Malmö Arena in Sweden was plagued by a number of controversies

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Here's how many people tuned into Eurovision in Ireland on Saturday 
Here's how many people tuned into Eurovision in Ireland on Saturday 
Ireland's jury vote awarded Israel no points, but Israel received 10 in the public vote

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Democracy will be tested in South Africa
Irish Examiner view: Democracy will be tested in South Africa
South Africa must respond to the many challenges faced by what should be Africa’s most powerful and successful country

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Anna O'Donoghue: Ireland's Doomsday Blue days are over, thanks to Bambie
S Anna O'Donoghue: Ireland's Doomsday Blue days are over, thanks to Bambie
Macroom singer Bambie Thug has brought Ireland back to Eurovision with a bang, racking up the country's highest placing in almost a quarter of a century

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Bambie Thug
Bambie Thug: ‘Life is forever changed’ after Eurovision
The singer, 31, clinched a sixth place finish in Ireland’s first grand final of the music event since 2018

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Six moments from the Eurovision final we are all still talking about
Six moments from the Eurovision final we are all still talking about
Nemo breaks a record, the trophy, and their finger  While celebrating on stage in Malmö last night, the Eurovision’s first non-binary winner Nemo slammed the glass trophy against the stage during a reprise of their song ‘The ...

Sun, 12 May, 2024

'Now that I’m free I can talk about everything': Bambie Thug breaks silence on absence from Eurovision dress rehearsal
'Now that I’m free I can talk about everything': Bambie Thug breaks silence on absence from Eurovision dress rehearsal
They were speaking soon after their fellow non-binary competitor Nemo was crowned the 2024 winner for Switzerland and hours after rumours swirled following Bambie’s absence from the competition’s dress rehearsal

Sun, 12 May, 2024

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