‘It’s a real void, not going, but the madness has to stop’ – Marty Whelan on RTÉ’s Eurovision boycott

Broadcaster has ‘no qualms’ about staying away over Israel taking part

Marty Whelan says he’s proud of his growing listenership at Lyric FM. Photo: Steve Humphreys

RTÉ’s Marty Whelan has expressed regret that he will not be commentating from this year’s Eurovision contest.

It follows RTÉ’s decision not to take part, deeming it “unconscionable” given the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.