Ed Sheeran airplay falls by over 60% across Irish radio stations
It follows Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour over his pro-Palestine comments. Ed Sheeran’s average daily airplay has fallen by as much as 61% across major Irish radio stations this month, according to new analysis of Radiomonitor data by Why Not Her? Today FM recorded the biggest drop, with Sheeran’s average daily plays falling by 60.8% […]
2 weeks ago
Inside the Palestinian town where children are finding an escape through GAA
Gaelic Football in Qabatiya: Notes from a Protective Presence Volunteer Located just six kilometres southwest of the historic city of Jenin, stands Qabatiya, a modest town of approximately 30,000 people. According to the Oslo Accords, this town lies under Palestinian control, not Israeli. Despite this, the town has faced constant harassment and attacks from the […]
3 weeks ago
RTÉ release new statement about 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
News just in. RTÉ has confirmed that it will, once again, not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. In recent years, there have been increasing calls to boycott the competition on account of Israel’s involvement and to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. The Irish broadcaster withdrew from the 2026 Eurovision […]
1 month ago
How Ireland reacted to Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore from his tour
The internet hasn’t stopped talking about Macklemore’s announcement that he has been dropped as a support act for his “friend” Ed Sheeran. The news came after Macklemore made several onstage statements in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank and called for a “free Palestine.” He said that no child deserved to die. […]
1 month ago
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after onstage ‘Free Palestine’ speech
A statement was released by Sheeran’s tour promoter Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following a ‘Free Palestine’ speech he gave during a gig at the start of the month. As reported by Variety, the American rapper, 43, will not appear for the remainder of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he made headlines for […]
1 month ago
How Israel are allowed to participate in Eurovision – and all the countries saying they shouldn’t
There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]
5 months ago