This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Ireland will be marking 60 years since their first participation. Today we continue with 1977. 1977 – “It’s Nice to Be in Love Again” In 1977, when the Contest was held in London, the United Kingdom, The Swarbriggs […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s May 3rd: Saturday 3rd May 1997 On this day in 1997, the 42nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place […]
Helena Meraai from Belarus, has turned 22 years old today. Helena represented Belarus, at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 5th place, with “I Am the One”. Happy Birthday, Helena! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in […]
This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Ireland will be marking 60 years since their first participation. Today we continue with 1965. 1971 – “One Day Love” In 1971, when the Contest was held in Dublin, Ireland, Angela Farrell represented Ireland with “One Day Love”. […]
This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Ireland will be marking 60 years since their first participation. Today we start from the beginning, in 1965. 1965 – “I’m Walking the Streets in the Rain” In 1965, when the Contest was held in Naples, Italy, Butch […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s April 30th: Saturday 30th April 1988 On this day in 1988, the 33rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place […]
Mikhail Smirnov from Russia, has turned 22 years old today. Mikhail represented Russia, at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 6th place, with “Mechta (Dream)”. Happy Birthday, Mikhail! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
Yle, the Finnish national broadcaster, have announced commentary details, for the forthcoming 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel. Due to budget constraints, Yle have revealed that their entire commentary team for 2025 will be based in Helsinki. Anssi Autio, Head of Delegation for Finland, had the following to […]
DR, the Danish national broadcaster, have revealed the updated flag policies, ahead of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel. DR have stated that flag policies have been updated for both fans and delegations. DR stated that while “political messages should be avoided”, the host country Switzerland “places […]
KTRK, the Kyrgyz national broadcaster, have revealed the winner of their national selection, for the 2025 Intervision Song Contest, in Moscow. Trio Nomad will represent Kyrgyzstan with “Jalgız saga”. You can see Trio Nomad’s performance of “Jalgız saga” below, followed by the full results: The Kyrgyz national selection […]