OBITUARY: Eduardo Nascimento has died aged 76 Portuguese singer Eduardo Nascimento was the first black male performer in the Eurovision Song Contest, and has died after a short illness. He represented Portugal in the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, finishing twelfth, receiving points from France, Spain and […]
JESC2019: Interview with Eliana from Malta Eurovision Ireland caught up with Eliana Gomez Blanco from Malta. She told us about the host country and rehearsals. Eliana sings We are more at JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November. She is performing eighth. Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Marta Viola from Italy Eurovision Ireland spoke to Marta Viola from Italy. She tells us about gifts, and Poland. Marta Viola performs in JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November with the song La voce della terra. She is 17th in the running order. Author: John […]
And we are back LIVE for the first time since Tel Aviv! Yes, while first rehearsals have been taking place behind closed doors, we’ve provided some limited coverage and interviews, however our LiveBlogs start here! Join me (John), along with Richard and the odd squeak from Staggy along […]
With the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019 just days away, we’re really getting in to the mood here at Eurovision Ireland! While Staggy and his happy elves keep you up-to-date with all the goings on in Gliwice, the website’s resident linguist and travel expert James has made a […]
BIRTHDAY: Isaiah from Australia is 20 today Let’s think big today. Countries that is. There are few, despite how small our fair continent is. But nowadays Eurovision songs don’t need to come from European countries. I’m talking Australia. Honorary Europe for two weeks in May and one in […]
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: The Gliwice Press Centre We’ve made it to the press centre, set in the side of the impressive Gliwice Arena. Richard explains it all… Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
STAGGY: Days two and three at JESC 2019 Authors: John Stanton, Staggy Ristamouse Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Yerzhan from Kazakhstan Eurovision Ireland speaks to Yerzhan Maksim from Kazakhstan. He talks about his country, and rehearsals. Yerzhan performs 10th in JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November, with the song Armanyńnan qalma (Арманыңнан қалма). Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland