The performer secured Ireland’s first qualification for the final of the competition since 2018. The centre of Macroom, Co Cork has been transformed with a giant screen to allow locals and visitors to watch Saturday’s final together. This is not a protest against the individual representing Ireland. — Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign (@CampaignCork) May 11, 2024A demonstration in solidarity with Palestine, and against Israel’s participation in the contest, had been expected to take place in Macroom on Saturday. The Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign emphasised the gathering is not against the individual representing Ireland, but about showing solidarity with Palestine.

Source: The Herald May 11, 2024 18:42 UTC