Drumshanbo's Charlie McGettigan to return Eurovision trophy over Israel's involvement

Drumshanbo's Charlie McGettigan says he will hand back his Eurovision winners' trophy because of Israel's continued participation.

Several countries, including Ireland, are boycotting next year's competition.

They're furious Israel haven't been excluded because of their two-year war in Gaza.

The 2024 winner Nemo handed back their award yesterday and McGettigan, who won the competition in 1994 with Paul Harrington, said he will do likewise.

📣 We are delighted to announce that 1994 Eurovision winner for Ireland Charlie McGettigan has decided to hand back his trophy to the EBU in protest at apartheid Israel's continued participation in the contest! #BoycottEurovision pic.twitter.com/TuJeQWUsuO

— IPSC (@ipsc48) December 12, 2025