jjs1990
Writer, traveller, linguist, Eurovision fan!
Earlier today Ryan O’Shaughnessy and the other 42 contestants took to the Blue Carpet here in Lisbon at the Opening Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018! As we are Eurovision Ireland and the camera loves him, check out our gallery of photos of Ryan and the Irish […]
Loreen took us higher and higher, all the way uh-uh-uh-uh-uppp with Euphoria – but Eurovision Ireland’s James and Bogdan took the cable car instead! Running along the waterfront outside the Altice Arena, the Telecabina Lisboa (sometimes also called Teleférico do Parque das Nações) opened for tourists during Expo 1998 […]
Today really was Eurovision Ireland’s Lucky Day! As well as speaking to Moldova’s DoReDos about their Eurovison 2018 adventure, we also got to chat to Russia’s own superstar Philip Kirkorov too! What do DoReDos have to say about their staging? How do they react when we tell them […]
Yesterday, the last 6 countries took to the Eurovision 2018 stage for their first rehearsals. These were host nation Portugal and the Big 5: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Now all 43 competing countries have rehearsed! Yay! Who was your favourite? Has anyone gone up […]
Amidst all the fun of rehearsals and press conferences, Eurovision Ireland managed to chat to the operatic sensation Elina Nechayeva, who is singing for Estonia! Ever wondered what story the projections on Eina’s dress are telling? How does she think her rehearsals are going? And what’s her favourite […]
Let’s face it, beards are great! And we’re not just saying that because all 5 of Eurovision Ireland’s Lisbon press team members have one! As well as being a way for guys to look effortlessly sexy, there are also added health benefits – and people just take bearded […]
Ruslana brought the Eurovision trophy to Ukraine for the first time in 2004 – and 14 years later, she’s taking back to the stage again! Ruslana has tweeted that she is currently rehearsing in Lisbon with Nazar Zymbovych, Andrew Ost, Andre Oniskevich and Artyom Seleznyov for a performance […]
It’s been a packed few days here in Lisbon, with rehearsals, interviews and shenanigans a plenty! Of course, rehearsals are great for delegations, but they’re also critical for fans! All the acts who will be taking to the stage for the 2nd Semi Final on May 10th have […]
Their upbeat song, energetic routine and passionate kiss at Eurovision last year in Kyiv won over hearts all over Europe. And (unlike Romania that same year) the romance wasn’t just for show – as Naviband’s Arciom Lukjanienka and Ksienija Žuk announced the birth of their baby boy today […]
Yesterday we reported on Czech singer Mikolas Josef’s being rushed to hospital in Lisbon following an injury sustained while rehearsing at the Altice Arena. Since last night, fans around the world have been waiting to hear what’s happening and most importantly, how Mikolas is doing. Earlier tonight, Mikolas […]