RTE using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan The broadcaster is boycotting Eurovision and will show an episode of Father Ted in its place. Evening Standard · May 12
Ireland ditches Eurovision final broadcast in boycott over Israel participation IN FULL The Independent UK · May 12
Ireland to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision as it boycotts song contest over Israel Irish broadcaster RTE 2 will air ‘A Song For Europe’, the classic sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode The Independent UK · May 12
RTE to air Father Ted Eurovision episode as it boycotts song contest Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to compete in or broadcast the competition, while the Netherlands and Iceland have refused to send acts. Evening Standard · May 11
Boy George and Patrick Kielty clash in anti-Semitism row after Irish host links Golders Green to Gaza The Irish broadcaster suggested that the “backdrop” of the stabbings was the “horrors in Gaza” Evening Standard · May 4
Which countries have dropped out of Eurovision 2026 and why? One country is even refusing to air the annual song contest The Independent UK · May 1
Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country The Independent UK · Apr 11
Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Mary Berry shares personal heartbreak behind new book TV chef Mary Berry is releasing her first gardening book, My Gardening Life, a horticultural memoir and guide published just before her 91st birthday. She shares that gardening became a significant source of comfort and therapy after the tragic death of her son, William, in a 1989 car accident. Berry's… The Independent UK · Mar 24
Tributes paid to Michael Lyster ‘moderniser of sport broadcasting’ He was best known for presenting The Sunday Game on RTE. Evening Standard · Mar 22
How to watch Wales vs Italy: Free Streams & TV Channels as Steve Tandy's side look to avoid wooden spoon, team news All the ways to watch Wales vs Italy live streams online – including for FREE – as the hosts look to end their Six Nations campaign with a win. TechRadar · Mar 14
Irish Government to charter flight from Middle East for its citizens Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said she hopes the flight will be the ‘first of many’. The Independent UK · Mar 3
RTE says it will broadcast Republic of Ireland-Israel football match It said the decision to broadcast the Nations League fixture was different to its boycott of Eurovision over Israel’s participation. Evening Standard · Feb 26
Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg. TechRadar · Feb 25
Golf Monthly · Feb 5 Who Are The TNT Sports Golf Team For LIV Broadcasts? TNT Sports has a dedicated presence at LIV Golf events for 2026 after signing a 'multi-year' deal to show the tour
Evening Standard · Jan 16 Departure of RTE’s chief financial officer ‘a big loss’ – Media Minister RTE confirmed that Mari Hurley would leave the role in the spring on Thursday night.
Evening Standard · Jan 14 A new public broadcaster should be considered in a united Ireland – report The researchers suggest 10 regional journalism hubs – in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Newry, Athlone and Galway – as part of an all-island media group.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Bob Vylan take on Irish national broadcaster in defamation row over Glastonbury chants ‘Proceedings arise from a broadcast aired by RTE News following Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury Festival,’ says the band’s legal representatives
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025 Irish premier describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’ Ireland is among a number of countries who pulled out of the contest over Israel’s participation in 2026.
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025 Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026 Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2025 Four countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 over the Gaza war after the competition's organisers cleared Israel's participation, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows since it began in 1956.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 The events that led to countries boycotting 2026 Eurovision over Israel The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025 Netherlands, Spain and Ireland among countries set to boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete Belgium and Iceland’s broadcasters are now reviewing their position and will make a decision in the coming days, it is understood
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025 Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest