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Alex Dukalskis speaks with David McCullagh and Evelyn O’Rourke on Behind the Story

Podcast: Rising authoritarianism, Kneecap and Eurovision

An expert in international relations has told RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast it is "extremely alarming" that Donald Trump has the full force of the US government behind him for another three years.

Behind the Story • 1 hr

Spanish singer Melody performing at Eurovision 2025

Spain threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel participates

Spain should boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has said, joining Ireland and other European nations threatening to pull out of the event.

Europe • 15 Sep

Ireland's Bambie Thug finished sixth place in the Eurovision Song Contest last Saturday

6 talking points from Eurovision 2024

It was a Eurovision like no other, with controversy over Ogham writing, Eden Golan representing Israel, Joost Klein's Dutch disqualification and noisy demonstrations on the streets of the host city.

Eurovision • 18 May 24

Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan represented Israel with the song "Hurricane" at the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest

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.

Eurovision • 17 May 24

EBU Deputy Director-General Jean Philip De Tender said the Eurovision is a music event, not a competition between governments

Eurovision 'not a competition between governments' - EBU

The Eurovision Song Contest is a music event and not a competition between governments, the Deputy Director-General of the European Broadcast Union has said, amid protests over Israel's inclusion in the event.

World • 09 May 24

Pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's Eurovision participation face a wall of police outside Eurovision Village

Thousands protest Israeli participation at Eurovision

Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, have marched through the streets of Malmö in Sweden to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision.

World • 09 May 24

30 Ukrainian children now attend Kilrane National School

School sings 'Stefania' in support of Ukrainian pupils

The pupils of a national school in Co Wexford are singing in support of their newly arrived Ukrainian classmates.

Ireland • 20 May 22

Eurovision a vehicle to unite Europeans behind Ukraine

Given that the competition was originally designed to bring Europeans together through the medium of television, last night's result made perfect sense, writes Sinéad Crowley.

Analysis and Comment • 15 May 22

Oleh Psiuk said his girlfriend has been making Molotov cocktails as part of defence efforts

A song for Ukraine: Eurovision entrants join war effort

Topping the Eurovision leaderboard is a dream for many international music acts, but for Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, the glitz of the song contest seems a long way off.

News Lens • 14 Mar 22

Votes were cast online this morning and Ireland was announced as the winner

Cork school wins 'Schoolovision' song contest

A school in West Cork has won 'Schoolovision', a primary schools' version of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Munster • 15 May 20

Campaigners are calling for a boycott of the contest

Protest at RTÉ calls for boycott of Eurovision

Dozens of protesters are demonstrating at the gates of RTÉ this afternoon, calling for it to boycott this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

Ireland • 08 Mar 19

Tánaiste Simon Coveney said a Eurovision boycott would not advance the cause of Palestinians

Tánaiste dismisses Tel Aviv Eurovision boycott

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has dismissed suggestions that Ireland should boycott the Eurovision song contest next year in protest over the treatment of Palestinian children by Israel.

News • 21 Jun 18

'Dying to Try'...reaching the Eurovision final

Morning Ireland asks if Ireland will qualify for the Eurovision final, as Brendan Murray from Tuam prepares to perform his song 'Dying to Try' in the semi-final.

Eurovision • 12 May 17