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Bakhurst reaches out to EBU officials

Irish Daily Star

May 08, 2025

RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst has broken his silence over Israel's involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest - saying he has written to EBU officials.

- BY SANDRA MALLON Showbiz Editor

Next week, Ireland's Norwegian hopeful Emmy will take to the stage in the song contest's second semi-final with her song, Laika Party.

But behind the scenes, former Eurovision artists including Brian Kennedy, Charlie McGet-tigan and Mickey Joe Harte - have publicly opposed Israel's inclusion at the Eurovision.

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