BIRTHDAY: Semiha Yankı from Turkey is 61 today Much as I hate to say it, but Sweden has been involved in more than its fair share of good contests over the years. Not just ones they’ve won, but also ones they’ve hosted. I go on (and on) about […]
One of the best things about Eurovision is that it moves every year – so not only does every contest give you another set of songs to enjoy, but it also gives you a brand new host city to explore and fall in love with! But just how […]
Every Monday for the last few weeks, we have been looking back at former participating nations at the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, in our final #MondayMemories, we look back at Turkey, a country that competed 34 times – the last in 2012. Turkey debuted in the Eurovision […]
It’s not fairly uncommon for former Eurovision contestants to collaborate on future projects outside the contest. And today we’re presenting you another jem from this category. Serhat, the Turkish singer that represented San Marino at Eurovision in 2016, decided to revamp his 2004 hit ‘Total Disguise’ with the […]
An old saying warns us to keep our friends close, and our enemies closer… but perhaps it’s just easier to snub them at Europe’s favourite music competition?! Show business is full of famous feuds… Joan Crawford and Bette Davis… Lindsey Lohan and Hilary Duff… Taylor Swift and whoever […]
It’s been announced that the Abdi Ipekçi Arena in Istanbul, which hosted the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest will be demolished and replaced with a newer, more modern arena. Built in 1989, the Abdi Ipekçi Arena has hosted many concerts and sporting events over its 28 year history. As well […]
Most everyone has their secret Eurovision crush – now it’s time to let the world know! Over the coming week, Eurovision Ireland will be posting 6 polls – 3 of the gorgeous girls, 3 of the handsome hunks for you to vote for your favourites and be crowned […]
Most everyone has their secret Eurovision crush – now it’s time to let the world know! Over the coming week, Eurovision Ireland will be posting 6 polls – 3 of the gorgeous girls, 3 of the handsome hunks for you to vote for your favourites and be […]
No, don’t get over-excited. You didn’t miss any announcement. It’s still only 43 countries heading to Kyiv. But last week, here at EurovisionIreland.net we posted a poll to ask which country you’d like to see be the 44th contestant for Eurovision 2017. And the results are in! We […]
Earlier this week, the complete list of Eurovision 2017 participants was published, naming the 43 countries who will take to the stage in Kyiv, Ukraine next May. 43 countries taking part equals the record first set in 2008 in Belgrade, then matched again in Düsseldorf in 2011. This […]