IRELAND: Where does Eimear Quinn come from? It may sound like an odd question, but contest sponsor MyHeritage has been doing research into the past of Ireland’s last winner, and has found some interesting results. First, she is not completely Irish. Mostly, yes, but there are some other […]
STAGGY: Day five at Eurovision 2019 A day off, so time to get away from the press centre. Squeak! They have a beach (or seven) here! Squeak! “22”? Is that a sign? Squeak! All this warm sun! Always protect your eyes. Squeak! Staggy Ristamouse is on Facebook. Author: […]
Day Six? Where was the Day Five rehearsals we hear you cry? Well, Day Five was Memorial Day in Israel, so everything stops in terms of work. This will be why we started rehearsal coverage on Saturday instead of the traditional Sunday. ESC2019: BLOG OF DAY SIX REHEARSALS […]
BIRTHDAY: Marie Myriam from France is 62 today A winner? Well, someone has to. And this year it will be one of 41. Well, we can probably discount three quarters of the field before they’ve sung a note in competition. Back in 1977, the field was a mere […]
GREECE: Interview with Katerine Duska in Tel Aviv Eurovision Ireland caught up with Katerine Duska. She told us about co-writing with David Sneddon and who she’s made friends with. And cake! How do you rate Greece’s chances of qualifying for the final? Tell us what you think. Author: […]
STAGGY: Day four at Eurovision 2019 More is happening in the press centre and beyond. Time for a snack from Australia. Squeak! Viennese whirls? Well, there’s nothing wrong with Austrian things. Squeak! The pass has finally arrived. SQUEAK!!!!! We’re still making friends, who want to show us Tel […]
Day Four of rehearsals at Eurovision 2019 has come to a close, but we just have enough time left to give you some seaside thoughts about The Netherlands, North Macedonia and Azerbaijan. Author: Eurovision IrelandSource: Eurovision Ireland
The news at Day Four of rehearsals for Eurovision 2019 just keeps on coming! What did we think about Russia, Albania and Norway? Have a look! Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland
Once rehearsals for Eurovision start, the well-known Daily Press Poll conducted by our friends at ESCXTRA, gives us the most anticipated opinion of the day: who was the best? who was the worst in the eyes of the expert? How does it work? 35 members of the press […]
ESC2019: DAY FOUR THOUGHTS – PART ONE Day Four at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 and Croatia, Malta and Lithuania have all taken to the stage for their first rehearsals. What did we think? Take a look! Author: Eurovision IrelandSource: Eurovision Ireland