Ireland
Ireland will not participate in 2027 Eurovision, broadcaster announces, citing situation in Gaza
RTÉ also stated that it remains "deeply concerned by the continued denial of independent access to international journalists to the territory."
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination - report
UK prosecutors seek to revive terrorism charge against Kneecap member
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was accused of having waved the flag of the banned militant group Hezbollah during a November 2024 gig.
Holocaust survivor and Ireland's oldest man, Josef Veselsky, dies aged 107
Following the end of the war in 1945, Veselsky became the secretary to a minister in the Czech government, but fled the country in 1948 amidst the communist takeover.
'Jew rat:' Antisemitic graffiti painted on Irish roads in repeated incidents
"The newly sprayed graffiti on a road in Louth, Ireland, repeats one of the most disturbing antisemitic caricatures deployed by the Nazis in prewar Germany," said Holocaust Awareness Ireland.
UK, Canada, Germany, others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
Britain, Canada, Germany, and other nations condemn Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to stability.
Belgium joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
South Africa initially brought the accusation against Israel before the court over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in relation to the war in Gaza in December 2023.
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Ireland rejects antisemitism claims, limits trade curbs to goods from Israeli settlements
"It's an extremely limited measure, which would prohibit imports of goods from illegally-occupied territories," said Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne.
Herzog Irish dynasty is unbowed; we won't allow them to erase it - opinion
The Herzog name is precious to Ireland’s Jews, and we will not allow the haters to win.
Drones were spotted near Zelensky flight path to Dublin, Irish media report
An Irish navy ship detected drones near Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s flight path during his state visit, prompting a security alert as authorities probe their origin.
