These are just two of the potential film titles we came up with for the new Johnny Logan film biopic. However “Mr Eurovision” is been produced by a Northern Irish production company, according to The Sunday Times. Brian J. Falconer is producing the biopic, while Colin Carberry and […]
We started our coverage of the “Pan Celtic Song Contest” back in December, when we announced the WELSH submissions had opened. News from Ireland has now emerged. The submission period is now open for “Comortas Amhran Naisiunta/Pan Celtic National Song Contest” and will close on Wednesday 15th January […]
The London Eurovision Party is back for 2020! Save the date of Sunday 29th March in your diary. Further ticket information, including pricing and day of release has yet to be announced. Traditionally, the London Eurovision Party is the first time we chat to the Irish representative for […]
This morning, RTE announced the death of former Irish commentator, Larry Gogan. Larry commentated on television four times – 1978, 1980, 1981 and 1982. Larry was also Ireland’s longest serving radio commentator – between 1984 and 2001, as well as 2008. RTE put out the following statement: The […]
We want to thank all our readers and collaborators of Eurovision Ireland. We truly appreciate your love and support and hope that you’ll continue the Eurovision journey by our side ❤ It has been a fantastic year with The Netherlands achieving their 5th Eurovision win, North Macedonia achieving […]
The Irish started the decade well, however this didn’t last (apart from one bit of luck in 2018). 2010 Niamh Kavanagh returned to the Eurovision Song Contest after winning the 1993 edition. Niamh performed “It’s for You”, finishing in 23rd place, with 25 points. 2011 Jedward debuted on […]
BIRTHDAY: Eimear Quinn is 47 today A winner? What’s that? You want a winner? But not a recent one? Well, you’ve come to the right place. And it’s winner that no-one has yet equalled. No, they’re not Swedish – those six-win also-rans. We’re talking about the one person […]
JESC BIRTHDAY: Muireann McDonnell is 14 today Muireann McDonnell represented Ireland at JESC 2017 with the song Súile glasa. Happy birthday, Muireann Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Eileen Kearney Anna Kearney is representing Ireland at JESC 2019. However, her mum Eileen also has a strong Eurovision connection. Watch the interview for her story, plus her take on JESC as a participant’s mum. Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Anna Kearney Eurovision Ireland talks to our very own Anna Kearney. She tells us about a certain ESC winner, and her favourite performer. They’re not the same person! And lovely cake. Anna performs in 12th place at JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November. Vote for […]
STAGGY: Day 1 at JESC 2019 It’s been a good day. Our favourite cuddly mouse has his first taste of a JESC and so please meet Staggy with the Stars. There will be more adventures from the intrepid mouse in the coming days! Squeak!!! Author: Staggy Ristamouse, John […]
OBITUARY: Gay Byrne has died aged 85 Tributes have been pouring in after the death was announced of Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne. Whilst he is not someone you would automatically with Eurovision, he was nevertheless connected. Gabriel Mary ‘Gay’ Byrne may be best remembered as the host of […]
BIRTHDAY: Dickie Rock from Ireland is 83 today Now I know what you’re thinking. Two Irish birthdays in a row? You might think there’s a plot afoot. There isn’t. As you know, the birthdays I pick are all random. But as we have an Irish birthday, we’ve gone […]
BIRTHDAY: Nicky Byrne from Ireland is 41 today There’s a lot to be said for the selection process to choose a song for our favourite TV show. What’s the right formula? Do you go for an internal selection? Or do you let Joe/Josef/Jozef/Giuseppe public decide? Obviously, this year, […]
IRELAND: Call for songs for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest We have news from Ireland, in its quest for that elusive eighth win. RTÉ Entertainment, in conjunction with RTÉ 2FM, is pleased to announce that Ireland will be taking part in the 65th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Rotterdam, Netherlands in May […]
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