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Ireland: RTÉ Director General Says Broadcaster Sees “No Reason at the Moment” to Return to Eurovision
Ireland’s absence from the Eurovision Song Contest may continue beyond 2026, as RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has indicated that the Irish broadcaster currently has no plans to reverse its position regarding participation in the contest. Speaking on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, Bakhurst made it clear that the broadcaster’s stance remains unchanged amid […]
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