Eurovision 2026 without Ireland: When it’s on, who’s fancied and how to watch

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Vienna this week, and for the first time since 1965, Ireland won’t be part of it. RTÉ withdrew from the 70th edition of the contest in protest at Israel’s continued participation, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia and Iceland are also boycotting the event, […]