RTE have confirmed that they intend to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021. RTE have not yet revealed whether or not they will invite Lesley Roy to represent them again next year. Michael Kealy, the Irish Head of Delegation said the following, during an RTE interview: […]
IRELAND: Fifty years since Dana If you were around 50 years ago tonight, you may have witnessed Ireland’s first ever win the Eurovision Song Contest. A mere five years after we saw Ireland début in Naples, Dana took home the prize at the RAI Theatre in Amsterdam. Dana, […]
Welcome back to the brand new Eurovision Ireland series, Review In Two – also known as #ReVu2! Over the course of this series, Eurovision Ireland regular James will take a look at all the songs heading to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2020 and give you his thoughts in just […]
Yes, you did read that headline right. Riverdance is being turned into an animated movie this year. While details around the storyline are unclear, the official website had the following to say: “Riverdance, the animated musical comedy will reintroduce the legendary stage show to a new generation in […]
A date for your calenders Eurovision fans! This afternoon the Irish broadcaster RTÉ set the date for the reveal of their Eurovision 2020 song and it’ll be on March 5th – so next Thursday! The world premier of the Irish song (hailed by those who have heard it […]
BIRTHDAY: Maxi from Ireland is 70 today Some countries in our favourite TV show have had a very illustrious history, even if these days it’s a little more patchy. It’s difficult to fathom out why. Or is it? So to remember those past good times, we’ve delved back […]
It’s the day all of us at Eurovision Ireland have been waiting for – the first official announcement regarding Ireland’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020! Philip McMahon, director of the theatre and entertainment company ThisIsPopBaby, announced today on Twitter that he would be the Creative Director […]
Next Tuesday (28th January), the Semi Final Allocation Draw, as well as the Host City Insignia Exchange will take place in Rotterdam. Ireland will face in their Semi Final, at least two, if not three from Belgium, Czech Republic, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The draw pots in […]
THEVOICE: Maria Christian appears on The Voice France The Voice is a worldwide franchise, that has produced more than its fair share of Eurovision performers in its time. But if you were watching the French edition over the weekend, you may have seen Ireland’s very own Maria Christian. […]
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 […]
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