RTÉ says Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 and will not broadcast the competition. The broadcaster also says it will not take part in the event itself, which is scheduled to be held in Bulgaria.
The announcement comes from RTÉ, according to multiple reports. The Belfast Telegraph and RTÉ News both focus on RTÉ’s decision not to submit an Irish entry and not to carry the show. Yahoo UK News repeats the same core information, describing RTÉ’s confirmation that Ireland will step back from Eurovision in 2027.
Across the outlets, the shared emphasis is on what RTÉ will not do—neither compete nor provide television coverage. None of the provided sources include detailed reasons for the decision, nor do they report on any alternative plan for Irish involvement in 2027, such as changes to participation or a different broadcaster taking over coverage.
