#BIRTHDAY: Lia Vissi from Cyprus is 70 today Sisters. Sisters. Never were there such devoted sisters. You know the rest. But sisters have been know to be drawn to our favourite TV show. Whether they perform as equals. Or one with a higher billing then the other. Or […]
#BIRTHDAY: Maria Christian from Ireland is 60 today It’s often interesting how certain Eurovision stars crop up in the most interesting of places. Many just get three minutes on stage, and then it’s back to teaching, dentistry, or politics. Today’s birthday girl Maria Christian (aka Maria McCabe and […]
This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Ireland will be marking 60 years since their first participation. Today we continue with 1984. 1984 – “Terminal 3” In 1984, when the Contest was held in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Linda Martin represented Ireland with “Terminal 3”. Linda […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s May 4th: Saturday 4th May 1991 On this day in 1991, the 36th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place […]
#BIRTHDAY: Rolf Løvland from Norway is 70 today The phrase Mr Eurovision is bandied around quite easily sometime. Some countries have one contender. Others have several. It’s a great discussion point the next time you’re with like-minded fans. Over in Norway, there are a number of possible Mr […]
#BIRTHDAY: Fuat Güner from Türkiye is 77 today Do you have a favourite contest of all time? One where every song hits the mark, the host(s) do their job to perfection, and the production is just second to none?. Which on is it? In other news, in 1985 […]
#BIRTHDAY: Pino Gasparini from Switzerland is 79 today It must he tough when you perform at a Eurovision Song Contest, knowing the guest of honour is there watching you. Not only that, but when the guest of honour won for your country, there must be a lot of […]
#BIRTHDAY: Ireen Sheer is 76 today It’s all coming together today. When you have someone who keeps coming back for another try. And they can represent a different country to their own, you have to celebrate. AND, when it’s a big birthday, just hold us back. For some […]
#BIRTHDAY: Gary Lux from Austria is 66 today What was the best contest of all time? Yes, it was 1985. It’s been scientifically proven*. So any act that took part in that contest in Göteborg should be very proud of themselves. After all, when Lys Assia is the […]
#BIRTHDAY: Paloma San Basilio from Spain is 74 today We often get massive stars taking part in our favourite TV show. They may not be household names worldwide, but it doesn’t mean they’re not respected in their sphere. Today’s birthday girl Paloma Cecilia San Basilio Martínez is a […]
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