Welcome to the first day of rehearsals here in Malta. Today the first eight countries will take to the stage for their first rehearsals. Each country gets 40 minutes on stage for their first rehearsal. Today’s schedule looks like this:

• 10:00-10:40 Italy
• 10:40-11:20 Ireland
• 11:20-12:00 Cyprus
• 12:00-12:40 The Netherlands
• 12:40-13:40 LUNCH
• 13:40-14:20 Israel
• 14:20-15:00 Macedonia
• 15:00-15:40 Malta
• 15:40-16:20 Poland

As you can see from today’s schedule, Ireland return for a second year after their debut in Sofia. Let’s remind ourselves of Aimee Bank’s wonderful performance.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland